Coordinator, Communications

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director and Manager of Communications to build and execute robust media relations strategies for the San Jose Earthquakes and PayPal Park events.
• Draft and distribute press releases in English, media advisories, and game notes; proactively pitch storylines to targeted outlets; and help manage incoming media requests for players, coaches and staff.
• Maintain and organize media and statistical archives, including our photo archive and certain press materials like our annual Media Guide.
• Strengthen existing media relationships while expanding outreach to new local, national and international contacts across sports and non-sports outlets.
• Serve as communications support for all Earthquakes home and away matches, including potential travel to select road games.
• Manage matchday and weekly media operations—from press box setup and media availability coordination to postgame press conferences, the credentialing process for home matches and information distribution.
• Lead PR initiatives for our Earthquakes II MLS NEXT Pro team, from press releases and match recaps to garnering earned media when opportunities arise.
• Support PR initiatives for the Quakes Foundation and oversee communications needs tied to community relations activities.
• Track communications KPIs and performance results, providing regular reporting to leadership to guide strategic planning.
• Ability to work and travel non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays (this position will require working Earthquakes and PayPal Park events)

Requirements

• A proactive communications professional with at least 3-5 years of experience in sports, preferably within professional soccer. Additional experience in broadcast or print/digital media outlets is welcomed.
• Preexisting relationships with reporters across sports and entertainment media, with a knowledge of how the media ecosystem works.
• Skilled in developing compelling storylines for media, pitching to reporters, preparing spokespeople and managing inbound media requests.
• Strong relationship-builder and collaborative team player capable of working seamlessly with players, coaches, staff and departments across the Earthquakes’ front office.
• Relentless work ethic and initiative/resourcefulness to ensure tasks are completed and the ability to solve problems before they begin materializing.
• Demonstrated writing expertise, supported by samples such as press releases (AP Style), comprehensive game notes, articles, biographies and media guides.
• Meticulously attentive to detail and organized, as evidenced by labeling/sorting photos and other media assets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Canva and Google Docs.
• This position is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility documentation will be required at the time of hire.
• Spanish fluency preferred but not required.

Preferred

• Spanish fluency preferred but not required.