Director of PR & Communications at Fort Lauderdale United FC | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $55K/yr – $67K/yr

Fort Lauderdale United FC

Director of PR & Communications

Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-site)

$55K/yr – $67K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the club’s PR and crisis response with a media-first spine, guiding spokesperson work and high-stakes announcements for a bilingual South Florida sports audience.

Media Relations & Partnerships: Build and lead the PR function and broadcast/content partnerships with a focus on national and local outlets.
Executive & Spokesperson Communications: Own chairman-level messaging, statements, and selective op-eds.
Crisis and Announcements Ownership: Manage crisis protocols and drive timing around major launches and milestones.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Media Relations & Press Manager and Broadcast & Content Partnerships Manager
Develop and execute the club's annual PR and communications strategy
Serve as primary spokesperson and media contact for FTL UTD
Build and maintain relationships with South Florida sports media (English and Spanish language)
Manage executive communications for the Chairman, including press statements, op-eds, and public appearances
Oversee crisis communications protocols and crisis response
Lead communications around key announcements: men's team launch (March 2027), fund news, facility milestones, and player signings

Requirements

7+ years in PR, communications, or journalism, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Established relationships with South Florida media or national sports press
Strong writing skills: press releases, statements, op-eds, executive communications
Experience managing communications during high-stakes announcements or crises