Football Communications Associate
NFL
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Associate, Football Communications (External Agency Staff)
This role is part of the NFL Communications Department and supports the day-to-day work of the Football Communications team, with a focus on developing accurate, engaging content about the game.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Football Communications team to develop ideas and create high-quality notes that highlight the game on the field.
• Edit, fact-check, and proofread football-related content.
• Support accreditation, media relations, and media operations for key NFL events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Combine, and international games.
• Produce weekly metrics recaps covering print, social, and broadcast coverage of Football Communications content.
• Research football information, including game notes, statistics, milestones, and records.
• Assist with distributing press releases, publishing content on media.nfl.com, and posting to the department's X account, @NFL345.
• Respond to media research and credential inquiries.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of work experience in communications or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Deep, comprehensive knowledge of the NFL.
• Strong organizational, writing, and editing skills.
• Strong research and fact-checking abilities.
• Ability to develop fresh, creative ideas, particularly related to NFL statistics.
• Strong social media skills across platforms including X, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar AI tools.
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a professional phone presence.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform effectively under pressure.
• Positive, collaborative approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time-management skills.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
• Potential to travel during NFL tentpole events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Games, NFL Draft, NFL Combine and International Games.
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
Salary/Benefits
$27.00 /hour USD
The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range.
Additional Information
The NFL is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, widely regarded as the premier professional football league in the world. The organization is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment that reflects its diverse fan base, emphasizing mutual respect and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. It prioritizes in-person collaboration at its offices and stadiums, believing this approach strengthens connections and maintains its successful culture. The NFL upholds core values of respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency, while its leadership attributes focus on talent development, precise execution, inspiration, adherence to values, industry knowledge, and innovative thinking.
