Communications Associate

THE KRAFT GROUPFlower Mound, TX
2d$15 - $20Onsite

About The Position

The Revolution Seasonal Communications Associate will play an important role in the Revolution Communications Department on a part-time basis, working on average 30 hours per week. The Seasonal Communications Associate will provide support for the department’s daily publicity efforts with a wide range of responsibilities focused on the first team, Revolution II, the Revolution Academy, and the club’s business objectives. Primary duties include daily media tracking and press clipping, writing press materials for each of the club’s teams, copy editing, sports information research, assisting with in person and virtual media availability, and supporting the department’s efforts to generate media coverage and increase the club’s relevance across traditional sports and non-sports media outlets. Knowledge of the sports industry and passion for the sport of soccer is preferred, as this role has a dual focus on sports information and traditional public relations.

Requirements

  • Rising college junior/senior or recent college graduate majoring in communications, public relations, or sports management
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and external communication skills and possess a strong customer-service orientation to build and maintain internal and external relationships, specifically with media
  • Superior writing skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner
  • Superior attention to detail, especially while working on deadline
  • Professional demeanor
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed, particularly to Revolution II home games hosted at alternate venues within New England.
  • Must be well organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including switching tasks on short notice
  • Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and accountable
  • Strong computer and research skills required
  • Must possess a familiarity with social media and digital platforms including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.

Nice To Haves

  • Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze media coverage to produce daily clips reports and stay on top of the news cycle and breaking news
  • Research and draft media materials and sports information including press releases, biographies, game notes, postgame recaps, lineup notes, transcripts, and more
  • Secure earned media and support media outreach as assigned, while cultivating relationships with local sports and non-sports media
  • Play a complementary role in facilitating first-team and second-team media availability, including on-site media access, remote phone or video interviews, and press conferences
  • Attend all Revolution home matches and the majority of Revolution II home matches, which will be played in Rhode Island in 2026,
  • Assist with first team gameday operations and media relations, including pregame setup, credentialing, media check-in, and press box management
  • Produce detailed coverage recaps for sponsors and executives
  • Special projects and assignments as business dictates
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