Associate, Football Communications (External Agency Staff)

New York City, NY (On-site)

$63K/yr - $80K/yr (Est.)Entry Level1+ years exp

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute football content initiatives across the NFL’s Football Communications beat, combining editing, research, and media operations for major events with ongoing metrics and audience engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Football Communications team to develop ideas and create high-quality notes that highlight the game on the field.
  • Edit, fact-check, and proofread football-related content.
  • Support accreditation, media relations, and media operations for key NFL events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Combine, and international games.
  • Produce weekly metrics recaps covering print, social, and broadcast coverage of Football Communications content.
  • Research football information, including game notes, statistics, milestones, and records.
  • Assist with distributing press releases, publishing content on media.nfl.com, and posting to the department’s X account, @NFL345.
  • Respond to media research and credential inquiries.
  • Potential to travel during NFL tentpole events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Games, NFL Draft, NFL Combine and International Games.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 1+ years of work experience in communications or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Deep, comprehensive knowledge of the NFL.
  • Strong organizational, writing, and editing skills.
  • Strong research and fact-checking abilities.
  • Ability to develop fresh, creative ideas, particularly related to NFL statistics.
  • Strong social media skills across platforms including X, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar AI tools.

Preferred

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and a professional phone presence.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and perform effectively under pressure.
  • Positive, collaborative approach.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional time-management skills.

Benefits

  • At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
  • NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

Salaries

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$63K/yr – $80K/yr

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