Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and media pitches that both generate fan interest and engagement while elevating LAFC players, coaches, and front office staff on and off the field
• Manage the development of proactive publicity, creating and pitching feature ideas to both national and international sports media.
• Develop, maintain, and manage strong relationships with all media members and team broadcast partners
• Research, write, and edit media guides, rosters, player bios, coach bios, game notes, press releases, and other additional media materials for the club.
• Help in the development of consistent and successful messaging throughout all communications and digital platforms.
• Coordinate production logistics of publications, ensuring the highest standard of creation and presentation while managing sustainability and ease-of-use
• Monitor news and disseminate information and media clips with the organization and its stakeholders.
• Manage department inbox and respond to inbound messages in a timely manner.
• Support LAFC coaches, players and executives with interview preparation, such as but not limited to ideating message points and crafting strategic messaging.
• Manage and execute media inquiries and broadcast interview requests for LAFC players, coaches, and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University in public relations, communications, marketing, or related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a communications or public relations related role required, preferably with a professional sports team and/or live entertainment organization.
• Must have solid knowledge of Major League Soccer (MLS), statistics and soccer terminology.
• Strong understanding of current patterns and trends in PR, digital and social media.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work productively and multi-task in an unstructured fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent public speaking and polished presentation skills – including ability to be interviewed by the media successfully.
• Proven track record to establish effective working relationships with a variety of media and community contacts (such as newspapers, TV, radio, social media, etc.).
• Detail-oriented, driven self-motivator with a strong work ethic to get the job done.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the event calendar requires.
• Working knowledge of Google Workplace and Microsoft Office Suite programs - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to obtain or possess a valid, current U.S. passport and be able to travel with the team as needed.

Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean is a plus.