Communications Manager

Job Summary

• Serve as the day-to-day communications contact for the MLS team, working with internal departments, players and technical staff to plan and execute internal and external media/content opportunities 


• Guide daily and weekly storyline ideas with both external media and internal broadcast team


• Foster relationships with other departments to stay informed of new initiatives


• Lead media operations on matchday and at applicable Club press events


• Develop and distribute written Club communications (match recaps/previews, player announcements, Club events, etc.)


• Work closely with Director of Communications and Sr. VP of Communications to support Club-wide marketing, corporate partnership, broadcasting and sales initiatives, as needed 


• Build relationships and work closely with league-wide communications personnel, broadcast partners and media across the soccer landscape 


• Develop and nurture relationships with local, national and international press (including English, Portuguese and Spanish-language) 


• Be a team player and assist NWSL and USL counterparts as needed


• Ability to travel and work weekends required 

• Proficiency or Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is required; Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered


• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field preferred


• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in sports media relations or communications in sports required


• Exceptional writing ability and proficiency with AP Style 


• Passion for sports; Knowledge of MLS/soccer, preferred


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions using sound judgment


• Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of media and community contacts (such as newspapers, TV, radio, social media, etc.).


• Exceptional project management skills with ability to manage people/projects, delegate responsibility and provide follow-through on multiple projects 


• Individual must be detail-oriented and a self-starter


• Must be able to professional build and balance working relationships with the Club’s athletes, technical staff and stakeholders


• Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere