Coordinator, Communications

The National Football League•New York, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position, sitting in the Communications Department’s News Bureau will be overseen by the Manager, with additional supportive direction from the Chief Spokesman and Senior Coordinator. This position will help to oversee the execution of the league’s media monitoring and rapid response operation, providing real-time updates to NFL leadership and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be able to track, analyze, measure, and disseminate news coverage and social media activity important to the NFL in a timely fashion and digestible format. As a key member of the News Bureau, the Coordinator will assist in securing positive coverage on league initiatives, events, players, executives, and compelling storylines with both traditional and non-traditional media.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
Minimum 2+ years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, sports or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of PR functions including media relations, media monitoring, storytelling and story placement, and news analysis
Knowledge of and curiosity in emerging technology such as AI and how it will shape the future of strategic communications.
Excellent analytical skills, strategic thinking and proactivity
Knowledge of and interest in the NFL, current events and trends in sports media, marketing and business
Knowledge of and relationships with key NFL media, and the ability to expand those relationships.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent organizational skills and strong multitasking skills
Ability to proactively identify opportunities to promote NFL initiatives, employing cutting edge communications tools and strategies

Nice To Haves

Initiative—always anticipating next steps and pushing for greater success
Excellent news judgement and an ability to identify holes and opportunities in coverage
Knowledge of the PR field including proactive pitching
Demonstrable experience working in fast-paced environments under deadline pressures
Intellectual curiosity and a proven track record delivering high-quality work
A person with the highest moral and ethical standards, someone who can be relied upon to always act in the best long-term interests of the league

Responsibilities

Work closely with the News Bureau’s media monitors, providing overall support and guidance as well as direction and quality control for daily coverage products
Be an analytical force in the media monitoring operation and News Bureau, providing key analysis and reports on the volume, tone, and tenor of coverage
Coordinate internal information-gathering for editorial calendar and proactive communication across the league
Support the Senior Coordinator across drafting weekly and monthly newsletters geared toward internal and external audiences showcasing positive news across the league
Contribute to the News Bureau’s strategic implementation of future-readiness, serving as a key support function in establishing a logistical framework for this new workstream
Generate and place stories that reflect the NFL’s values and successes
Help plan and execute press conferences, media availabilities, league meetings, executive briefings, etc.
Build and maintain relationships with both traditional and non-traditional media