Responsibilities

• Assist the Communications staff on gamedays in various roles while helping promote the Club’s brand through the media
• Assist in press box preparation and management before and after games to ensure a fantastic matchday experience for all attending media and broadcasters
• Operate and staff the media check-in, managing credential distribution to media, photographers and guests
• Compile key storylines and player milestones throughout the match for the post-match notes, in addition to working with the League to track and keep stats to input into the database
• Act as an on-field photo marshal for broadcasters and photographers
• Facilitate post-match press conference and player availability, gather audio and transcribe for the inclusion of the post-match notes that are distributed to media
• Other duties as assigned by the Director and Manager, Media Relations in preparation for a home match such as publicity recaps, gameday notes, stats, and support at New York City FC Communications activations

Requirements

• College graduate or currently enrolled in an accredited College or University, working towards a bachelor’s degree in public relations, Communications, Sports Management, or related field
• An understanding of media and soccer, with the desire to learn about Communications and sports media operations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity; takes personal responsibility for accomplishing tasks in a way that positively and professionally represents the Club
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational & time management skill
• Excellent work ethic and ability to learn quickly, with ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Flexible schedule, with availability to work nights, weekends and odd hours as assigned, based on the NYCFC and NYCFC II regular season and postseason schedules
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese is a plus, but not required
• Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC

Preferred

• Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Two complimentary tickets to each home match
• Medical benefits through a third-party provider
• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment