Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars

Communications Seasonal Assistant

Jacksonville Jaguars - Entry Level
Jacksonville · FL
Communications/Community Relations: Media/Public Relations Servicing
About the Jacksonville Jaguars 
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football League’s AFC South Division. The Jaguars are one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, playing their first regular season home game on September 3, 1995 in Jacksonville, Fla., and have since won four division titles. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan, a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate, Fulham Football Club, All Elite Wrestling, Bold Events and Iguana Investments. Since 2012, Mr. Khan’s impact on the Northeast Florida community has exceeded $500 million, including charitable giving through the Jaguars Foundation, capital improvements to EverBank Stadium and the creation of Daily’s Place, which hosts upwards of 40 concerts a year.  The Jaguars and Iguana Investments recently opened the state-of-the-art Sports Performance Center (Miller Electric Center), which now houses all of football operations for the Jaguars, including players, coaches and other personnel. Over the next several years, the Jaguars and Iguana Investments will complete Phase 1 of the Shipyards, a reimagination of the riverfront which will include a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, an office building and modernized marina, as well as begin additional projects to transform the area around the stadium into a year-round, mixed-use sports and entertainment district.
 
The Jaguars company values are Passion, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Empowerment (PRIDE). The Jaguars believe in the importance of diversity, continual learning and transparency. We also understand the role that excitement, originality and fun play in the workplace. All of these ideas come together to build a strong and dynamic workplace culture. Because of this, we are dedicated to, and encouraged by, leading the way in developing a distinct and inclusive team.
 
Summary
Assists the Jaguars communications department in all areas of strategic communications related to the Jaguars, Jaguars Foundation, Bold Events, Daily’s Place, TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, 1st DownTown Jacksonville and all other business endeavors. Contribute to proactive media relations for Jaguars programs and initiatives including football communication, fan experience, community relations, ticketing and sponsorship. Assists department with media availabilities and other related duties as needed. Provides administrative assistance for public relations department, including office management, credential logistics and other areas as needed.
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Compile and distribute news clips from all forms of media to relevant publics daily
  • Regularly update and work with the team’s NFLOMG website 
  • Support department mailing efforts and assist with the team’s credentialing process
  • Assist in content creation for @JaguarsPR Twitter account
  • Assist the PR department with all publications, including the weekly release
  • Oversee logistical set up and tear down of recurring press conferences and special event logistics
  • Manage transcript schedule, execution and distribution surrounding all media availabilities 
  • Distribute weekly statistics to coaches, scouts and media 
  • Manage communications originating from the JaguarsPR email account and maintain media distribution list
  • Set up press box (seating cards, seating charts, booth signs, flip cards, game notes) prior to home games
  • Assist with media coordination and spokesperson availabilities at community engagements, sponsored events, season ticket member programs, etc.
  • Assist with statistical research and utilize research tools such as StatsPass and TruMedia 
 
Job Requirements
Required
  • Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within designated deadlines
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and Adobe InDesign
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain solid working relationships at all levels across the organization and externally
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university
  • Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information
  • Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
  • Strong sense of personal initiative and problem-solving abilities

Other Details
  • This position will begin in mid-July 2024 through May 2025
  • Chosen Assistants are responsible for personal accommodations, such as local housing and transportation
 
Perks and Offerings
Here is insight into some of the perks and offerings of the Jaguars and Bold Events: 
 
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance options
  • Mobile phone stipend
  • 100% match of the employee’s contribution, up to 5% of income, in company 401(k) program
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave, including adoption. Leave Sharing option available
  • Company provided lunch, during the work week
  • Wellness Programs inclusive of: Employee Assistance Program through NFL Lifeline as well as Colonial Life; preferred access to mental health appointments; Calm app subscription; access to onsite weight facility; company sponsored rec leagues; company provided FitBit; significant discounts to local YMCA; wellness challenges
  • Team member recognition and mentor programs
  • 20 paid company holidays in addition to 17 days of PTO (that’s over 1 month of paid time off!); Summer Fridays
  • JagsU and various company and departmental training and development options
  • Various employee events and celebrations such as: an Employee Anniversary Celebration, PRIDE Awards Ceremony, Employee Days of Service, Employee Appreciation Day, a holiday party, quarterly all team meetings, happy hours and more
  • Opportunity to receive tickets to various events such as Jaguars home games and concerts, as well as other local, ticketed events
  • Various other perks and discounts through local partners
  • Onsite notary
  • Perks and offerings are subject to change and may be dependent upon role
 
View http://www.jaguars.com/careers/ to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Jaguars team!
 
Applications are being accepted online only.  Please do not call to apply for this position.  Please provide complete information.  An incomplete application may affect your consideration for this position.  The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, rules, or legal requirements. 
 
By submitting this application, you understand that you may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.  You certify that the information in your application is true, correct and complete.  You authorize the Jaguars and its representatives to contact your prior and current employer and other references and all others for purposes of confirmation of the information you have provided.  You understand your application is subject to, among other things, your eligibility to work in the United States.
 
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Job Questions:

  1. What is your compensation expectation? (Must provide value)

  2. Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

  3. How does this position align with your career aspirations and your long-term goals?

  4. What about the Jacksonville Jaguars organization excites you?

  5. What is one thing you think you can bring to the Jaguars communications department?