Responsibilities

• Serve as media contact for El Paso Locomotive FC, coordinating press inquiries, interviews, and media availabilities.
• Write and distribute press releases, game previews/recaps, and feature stories to generate media coverage, as reviewed by management.
• Coordinate press box operations on matchdays, ensuring proper credentialing, media seating, and gameday communication materials.
• Support the development of engaging written, visual, and multimedia content for the club’s website, social media channels, and other platforms.
• Assist in managing the club’s social media accounts, providing real-time updates, match coverage, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Work closely with the creative team to produce digital assets, graphics, and video content.
• Assist in promoting the Locomotive Academy and Youth Soccer Programs through digital storytelling, social media content.
• Coordinate media opportunities and content related to Academy teams, player development, and community partnerships.
• Assist with press conferences, media scrums, and post-match interviews.

Requirements

• Candidate must be either a recent college graduate or about to graduate, and can work in the El Paso area.
• Must be pursing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing social media accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of soccer and experience in a professional or youth sports environment preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and matchdays.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, etc.) and social media management tools is a plus.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus but not required.