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U.S. Soccer Federation · 22 hours ago

Manager, Corporate Communications – National Training Center/New Business Ventures

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

U.S. Soccer Federation is the governing body of soccer in the United States, dedicated to enhancing the visibility of soccer across the nation. The Manager of Corporate Communications will support strategic communications initiatives focusing on the National Training Center and new business ventures, requiring expertise in media relations and community engagement.

FitnessNewsPublishingSocial MediaSports

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support the strategic communications plan for all NTC/Metro Atlanta-related initiatives

Cultivate and manage relationships with local and national media to promote the NTC

Serve as a communications liaison for Atlanta-based stakeholders and key partners

Support media and community events around NTC milestones

Support the NTC partnership development team with communication strategies

Provide media relations assistance for Men's, Women's, Youth, and Extended National Teams when training at the NTC

Ensure messaging is consistent with established Federation messaging, internally and externally

Collaborate with content team to align messaging and storytelling initiatives

Support strategic communications plans for B2B communications around FIFA World Cup, U.S. Open Cup, and New Business Ventures

Cultivate and manage relationships with local and national media to promote the above initiatives

Support internal clients within the Federation including strategy, tournaments, and commercial teams to support their communications needs surrounding these initiatives

Collaborate with content team to align messaging and storytelling initiatives

Qualification

Media relationsCorporate communicationsSpanish languageProject managementMicrosoft SuiteAnalytical mindsetInterpersonal skillsStorytelling

Required

5+ years in a media relations/corporate communications role in the sports, media, or entertainment industries

Ability to relate to individuals at all levels of the organization with intelligent and articulate verbal and written communication skills

Experience in communications, press and advocacy

Strong project management skills with an analytical mindset

The ability to work independently and in a collaborative work environment is required, along with strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills

Business, Marketing, English, Journalism or Communications advanced education

Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable

General knowledge of soccer

Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments

Must be able to connect 'micro' details to the 'macro' vision and mission

Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends & holidays

Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)