Coordinator, Football Communications

The National Football League•New York, NY

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be part of the NFL Communications Department, playing a pivotal role in all media operations at NFL events and supporting the Football Communications group’s day-to-day activities in creating strategic football content that further drives the narrative of competitive excellence that is the hallmark of the NFL.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Communications or related field
1-3 years of experience with a league, club or in a collegiate athletic communications role
Innovative and strategic…ability to generate new ideas
Relationship-building skills
Writing and editing skills
Strong grammatical knowledge
Critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Be a forward-thinking, innovative strategic football communicator, creating compelling content to drive media interest in the game, domestically and internationally.
Editorial responsibilities related to football content include writing, editing, fact-checking and proofing all content during the season, including on all NFL gamedays.
Work with a variety of stakeholders in a cross-organizational fashion to support media operations activities for NFL tentpole events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Games, Combine, Draft and international games.
Play a key role in replicating the NFL’s best-in-class media operations tactics in new markets and stadiums across the globe.
Coordinate with club communications staffs on media related activities around NFL tentpole events, including player media availabilities, league-related initiatives and event day operations.
Responsible for researching media outlets and determining their legitimacy to receive accreditation to high-profile NFL events, organize credential requests.
Assist with analysis, development and testing of SEMS (Special Events Management System), the league’s credential portal.