Communications and Public Affairs Associate

This is a Full Time Job

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 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.
• Awareness surrounding social media trends and popular content creators.
• A self-starter with strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills, research skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to design and develop processes from scratch.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
• Must demonstrate strong initiative and provide clear, concise communication with team members and senior management, and set high standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High moral and ethical standards. Can be relied upon to always act in the best interests of the league.
• Strategic and proactive communications practitioner who will be a hands-on, sleeves-up team player.