Vice President, Global Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the Kansas City Current’s international communications and public relations efforts under the strategic direction of the Communications team leadership.
• Develop market-specific communications plans that build awareness and understanding of the Kansas City Current and HB Køge in priority international markets.
• Translate broader club messaging into compelling narratives relevant to international football, sports business and mainstream audiences.
• Identify earned-media opportunities that expand the club’s reputation beyond the United States.
• Develop communications plans around international announcements, investments, partnerships, events and organizational milestones.
• Ensure international communications remain consistent with the club’s overall brand, messaging and reputation strategy.
• Help to develop communications operating procedures for Teal Rising Academy Brazil, HB Køge and other international player-development initiatives and relationships.
• Partner with the Director, Team Communications on international storytelling involving First Team players, coaches, roster transactions and football operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with influential international journalists, broadcasters, football media and sports business outlets.
• Build an international media network across priority markets, including Latin America, Europe and other regions relevant to the club’s growth.

Requirements

• Significant experience in international communications, public relations or media relations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the global football media landscape.
• Established relationships with international sports, football, business or mainstream media.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing communications campaigns across multiple countries or markets.
• Ability to adapt messaging appropriately for different cultures and audiences.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-profile international announcements and media opportunities.
• Strong understanding of earned media and the evolving international digital media landscape.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and geographic markets.
• Strong organizational, project-management and prioritization skills.

Preferred

• Professional soccer/football or international sports experience.
• Experience working across Latin American and/or European football markets.
• Existing relationships with international football media.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with international agencies, clubs, leagues, federations or governing bodies.