Responsibilities

• Build and own year-round communications strategy aligned with Club leadership
• Develop integrated messaging frameworks for major announcements, Sporting storylines, marketing initiatives, including ticketing and merchandise opportunities, community programs and executive communications
• Identify long-lead, high-impact editorial opportunities and strategically position Wave FC across sports, news and business media
• Serve as the Club’s primary media contact, managing all inbound and outbound media requests with the assistance of the PR Coordinator Staffing and Development
• Cultivate and deepen relationships with reporters, editors and producers across local, national and international outlets
• Proactively pitch features, profiles, thought-leadership opportunities and culturally relevant storylines
• Draft and edit press releases, advisories, statements, talking points and other material as needed
• Prepare players, coaches and executives through media training, briefing documents and messaging alignment
• Partner with the Brand, Content, Revenue, Marketing and Community departments to ensure unified storytelling and message consistency
• Support player-facing initiatives, partnership announcements, jersey launches, community programs and tentpole moments

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in communications, marketing or PR, ideally within professional sports or agency setting
• Demonstrated success managing high-stakes communications, marketing campaigns, and securing national media coverage
• Strong relationships across sports, lifestyle and news media, with some knowledge of the current soccer landscape
• Expert writing and editing proficiency, including press materials, and across communications and marketing channels
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and travel throughout the year

Nice To Have

• Experience in NWSL, MLS, or other professional sports
• Adobe proficiency
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Benefits

• WE SUPPORT OUR TEAM Our people are our club. We champion an inclusive culture, prioritize diversity and equity. We believe different backgrounds and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives. Our goal is to have diverse, talented candidates from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds apply. Compensation is competitive and onboarding is fun. We’re excited to welcome new members of our team who share our passion.