Responsibilities

• Integrate into the First Team and the Sporting Department and become a key point of contact within the department
• Develop creative storylines to engage media to tell New York City FC’s sporting story
• Assist the Director, Media Relations in direct coordination with reporters and response to media inquiries
• Support the Director, Media Relations in coordinating media interviews with players, coaches, and front office staff
• Aid in daily media access at the Club’s training ground
• Monitor all New York City FC media coverage ensuring the Communications Department is aware of any issues that need to be managed
• Develop relationships with key sports journalists, soccer beat reporters and broadcast rightsholders
• Organize and keep the media contact database up-to-date
• Assist the Director, Media Relations in distributing all media advisories and press releases
• Helping to develop, execute, and distribute all announcement plans for player signings, preseason and postseason tours, etc.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in media relations, preferably for a professional sports team
• High level of soccer knowledge, including MLS rules and regulations
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Proven track record of working with high-profile professional athletes and experience in a professional sports environment
• Ability to problem solve and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Knowledge of both New York and national media, and the ability to identify, connect, and leverage relationships to generate coverage
• Spanish language proficiency and ability to translate media assets to English
• Comfort traveling both nationally and internationally with a team
• Able to demonstrate initiative, creativity and professionalism when pitching media
• Outstanding communications and relationship building skills

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
• Ancillary benefits: Commuter, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
• Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
• Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment