[NFL] Associate, Communications and Public Affairs

The Communications Associate will provide day-to-day communications and administrative support to the Manager, Communications & Public Affairs across NFL Major Events, Music & Entertainment, Marketing and Club Business Development. The role will assist with media relations, media operations, project coordination, and the development of communications materials that support league and club priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with the planning and execution of communications and media relations efforts for NFL major events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Kickoff and NFL Combine, as well as related events and programming in host markets.

  • Coordinate with internal teams, host city partners, agencies and other external stakeholders to gather information, track deliverables and help ensure communications materials receive the necessary reviews and approvals.

  • Provide on-site media operations support at NFL major events, including credentialing, media check-in, red carpet logistics, press conference logistics, media previews, interview coordination and live broadcast opportunities.

  • Assist with communications efforts supporting NFL marketing initiatives, including brand campaigns, executive speaking opportunities/panels, creator programs, influencer partnerships and Latino marketing initiatives.

  • Support the Club Business Development teams priorities by helping coordinate communications with NFL clubs, collecting updates, and identifying opportunities to elevate club initiatives through national media and league channels.

  • Support publicity efforts for NFL Music & Entertainment initiatives by developing media materials, conducting research, maintaining media lists and helping coordinate interviews and other press opportunities for NFL executives and artist partners.

  • Build and maintain relationships with national and local media, respond to routine media requests and support proactive outreach designed to generate positive coverage of NFL events, programs and business initiatives.

  • Craft communications materials including press releases, media guides, pitches and executive talking points.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in related field

  • Awareness surrounding social media trends and popular content creators.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations

  • A team player with the ability to effectively support intra- and cross-departmental activities in public relations.

  • Excellent knowledge of current events and happenings in public relations, the NFL, general news, entertainment, music, pop culture and sports media, marketing and business.

  • A self-starter with strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills, research skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Employees are required to work minimum of 40 hours per week in the office.

Role is based in New York. Travel between 5-10%

Salary: $24 - $27 USD

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