Responsibilities

• Lead the Marketing department, hiring, managing and developing its four direct reports (Manager, Content & Graphic Design; Manager, Communications; Manager, Fan Experience; and Manager, Merchandise Operations) as the department grows
• Execute the club's marketing and creative vision across every fan-facing channel, turning brand strategy into tangible, on-brand assets
• Own our visual identity and how it's applied consistently across every touchpoint
• Direct design and content production with the Manager, Content & Graphic Design, including in-venue and gameday creative (stadium signage, scoreboard content, printed materials), digital artwork, photography and video
• Oversee all club communications with the Manager, Communications, including announcements, press releases, statements, and internal and external messaging
• Lead media relations: manage relationships with local and regional outlets, coordinate all media interactions and access, and earn media coverage by pitching stories and setting up key interviews
• Prepare club leadership, staff and players for media opportunities, and manage issues and crisis communications as needed
• Own gameday entertainment programming and the in-stadium fan experience with the Manager, Fan Experience, creating an innovative atmosphere for every home match from pre-match through the final whistle
• Own grassroots event strategy and a year-round calendar that brings our brand to schools, youth soccer events, farmers markets, pickup tournaments, festivals and anywhere else our future fans might happen to be
• Use grassroots and community programming to grow awareness, build fan relationships, and drive ticket and membership interest

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, brand, communications or creative roles, including managing or directing a team
• Experience across several marketing disciplines, with demonstrated ownership of at least a few of the following: brand and creative, media relations and communications, grassroots or community marketing, gameday or live-event production, merchandise, and digital channels
• A strong creative point of view and the ability to direct designers, videographers and agencies to a high standard
• Experience owning digital properties (website, app, or email/CRM) alongside traditional brand and creative work
• Comfort managing a high volume of live events and public-facing moments, including evenings and weekends
• Hands-on design and content skills including as much as possible of: photography and videography, image editing, graphics and motion graphics, Adobe Creative Suite or similar
• Experience with gameday entertainment, event production or live-event programming is a plus
• Established relationships with Pacific Northwest media outlets and community organizations are a plus
• Experience in professional sports, entertainment or consumer brands is a plus

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Retirement Plan
• Complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts - both Medical and Dependent Care
• Company provided basic Life insurance and Long Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits, including Short-Term Disability and Term Life Insurance