Athletic Club Boise
Communications Manager
Athletic Club Boise - Manager
Boise · ID
Communications & Public Relations · Communications Department Management · Corporate Communications
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OVERVIEW
Athletic Club Boise is a record breaking USL soccer club serving the greater Boise area. AC Boise is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of the Treasure Valley and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. AC Boise’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, real estate development, technology, and media. AC Boise is invested in the world’s game and Boise, constructing and redeveloping the 7,500 seat Athletic Club Boise Stadium and the 31.5 adjacent acres, including a top-flight training center on the AC Boise campus.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Manager is responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing public relations and media related activities for AC Boise and Athletic Club Boise Stadium.
This role reports to the CEO and VP, Communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop strategies and media pitches that both generate fan interest and engagement while elevating AC Boise players, coaches, and front office staff on and off the field
- Manage the development of proactive publicity, creating and pitching feature ideas to both national and international sports media.
- Develop, maintain, and manage strong relationships with all media members and team broadcast partners
- Research, write, and edit media guides, rosters, player bios, coach bios, game notes, press releases, and other additional media materials for the club.
- Help in the development of consistent and successful messaging throughout all communications and digital platforms.
- Coordinate production logistics of publications, ensuring the highest standard of creation and presentation while managing sustainability and ease-of-use
- Monitor news and disseminate information and media clips with the organization and its stakeholders.
- Manage department inbox and respond to inbound messages in a timely manner.
- Support AC Boise coaches, players and executives with interview preparation, such as but not limited to ideating message points and crafting strategic messaging.
- Manage and execute media inquiries and broadcast interview requests for AC Boise players, coaches, and staff.
- Upload and maintain media materials on AC Boise and United Soccer League (USL) media portals, ensuring informative, accurate and quick distribution. Work collaboratively with the USL League office on communications strategy as well.
- Manage media operations and credentials processing for USL games and non-USL related events that take place at the stadium.
- Attend all AC Boise home games to manage media hosting and logistics, such as arrival check-ins, seating assignments, and distribution of statistical information to media outlets
- Oversee and supervise part-time game day staff to set up conference rooms, press box operations, and on-field photography spots.
- Serve as club PR representative and travel on select road trips throughout the season, including USL regular season away matches and other tournament road matches as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the Club’s community relations department to drive coverage of team activations in the local community.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University in public relations, communications, marketing, or related field required.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a communications or public relations related role required, preferably with a professional sports team and/or live entertainment organization.
- Must have solid knowledge of the USL, statistics and soccer terminology.
- Strong understanding of current patterns and trends in PR, digital and social media.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work productively and multi-task in an unstructured fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent public speaking and polished presentation skills – including ability to be interviewed by the media successfully.
- Proven track record to establish effective working relationships with a variety of media and community contacts (such as newspapers, TV, radio, social media, etc.).
- Detail-oriented, driven self-motivator with a strong work ethic to get the job done.
- Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as the event calendar requires.
- Working knowledge of Google Workplace and Microsoft Office Suite programs - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must be able to obtain or possess a valid, current U.S. passport and be able to travel with the team as needed.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
SALARY RANGE
At AC Boise, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational needs. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the compensation range for this role is up to $80,000 per year.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
AC Boise strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
