El Paso Locomotive FC is looking for a skilled and experienced Manager, Communications and Media Relations to perform a variety of media relations, communications, and team relations tasks.
Manager, Communications and Media Relations job duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as the day-to-day communications contact for El Paso Locomotive FC, working with internal departments, players, and technical staff to plan and execute internal and external media/content opportunities daily
- Plan, write, and execute team-related press releases for all transactions including player acquisitions, trades, and other operations announcements
- Plan, write, and execute elements for the team website, media guide, game notes, and other relevant publications and materials including biographies, web content, and a variety of other pieces, as needed
- Work closely with Sr. Director, Marketing and Communications and, General Manager, Business Operations to support Club-wide marketing, ticket sales, corporate partnership, and broadcasting initiatives
- Foster relationships with other departments to stay informed of marketing initiatives
- Assist in media availability sessions with players and coaches, including daily post-practice and post-game availability, as well as any special Locomotive FC announcements
- Assist in facilitating media interviews, at training and in-studio, with Locomotive players, coaches and front office executives
- Develop and distribute written Club communications (match recaps/previews, player announcements, Club events, Coaches Show, etc.)
- Build relationships and work closely with USL and league-wide communications personnel, broadcast partners, and media across the soccer landscape
- Develop and nurture relationships with local, national, and international press (including English and Spanish-language)
- Coordinate press conferences for major announcements and post-game interviews
- Attend training sessions and coordinate interviews with head coach and players
- Manage and plan social media marketing initiatives with Manager, Marketing & Digital Strategies
- Development of post-announcement and post-event media coverage and benchmarking reports as needed for the executive team
- Understand the current media landscape, including how digital/social has altered news consumption habits
- Ability to travel and work weekends required
- Qualifications:
- A successful Manager, Communications and Media Relations should be familiar with professional soccer, the El Paso region, and the USL Championship.
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience with progressive responsibilities in a similar role.
- Strong desire to be involved in daily writing responsibilities with an innate ability to produce quality first drafts.
- Flexibility and ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong knowledge of professional soccer and the USL Championship.
- Solid communications skills through verbal and written channels.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and be a strong and willing contributor to project teams.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Bilingual fluency/proficiency both verbal and written Spanish a plus but not required.
- Self-starter, go-getter mentality.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, long hours, weekends, and holidays with some travel.
- Required to work in the El Paso area, and be open to relocation as this is an onsite (in office) position, with daily hours present in the office.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
