AMB Sports and Entertainment · 1 month ago
Communications Assistant - Atlanta United FC
Marietta, GA
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelAMB Sports and Entertainment is home to Atlanta United FC, a Major League Soccer team. The Communications Assistant will support the sports communications department, focusing on media relations and communications for Atlanta United 2, while also assisting with the club's Academy and first team communications.
Sports
Responsibilities
Serve as the day-to-day media relations lead for Atlanta United 2. Including, but not limited to, writing media communications, coordinating team personnel interviews, and liaising with MLS NEXT Pro communications and broadcast personnel. This requires attendance for all ATL UTD 2 home matches; remote support for all away matches
Maintain ATL UTD 2 statistical database and prepare package for media distribution
Oversee communications responsibilities for Atlanta United’s Academy as needed and serve as authority on the club’s youth development narrative
Assist First Team staff in both areas of brand communications and sports communications
Conduct regular media monitoring for all club-related activity
Provide on-site support at club events for Atlanta United’s First Team as needed, including assistance with set-up and operations of press areas on game day
Establish and maintain a good relationship with local media outlets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in (or currently studying) Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with prior PR/communications experience, specifically PR tactics and general strategies
Working knowledge of the sport of soccer, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro and U.S. Soccer
Must be able to handle pressure and take initiative
Strong organizational and computer skills required
Should be flexible and a team player
Must be able to abide by club policy regarding player and coach interaction
Preferred
Bilingual preferred but not required
Company
AMB Sports and Entertainment
AMB Sports and Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive GC, and PGA TOUR Superstore.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karl Pierburg
SVP, CTO, Strategy and Innovation
Angela Franklin
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President Finance
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