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Seattle Sounders FC · 19 hours ago

Seasonal Media Assistant - Seattle Reign FC

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.30/hr - $25/hr

Seattle Reign FC is entering an exciting new era with a commitment to growth and excellence on and off the pitch. They are seeking a Seasonal Media Assistant to support their communications and marketing team by managing media relationships, coordinating interviews, and creating media materials. The role is part-time and requires a proactive individual who can thrive in high-pressure environments while contributing to the club's external messaging.

GamingSoccerSports

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as an on-site media liaison during training sessions and home matches

Coordinate and schedule player interviews across Zoom, phone, and in-person formats

Manage logistics and preparation for local and national media appearances

Support media credential organization and approvals

Collaborate with the Digital, Photo, and Video teams to support visual storytelling

Assist in tracking and preparing player milestones, records, and stat-driven storylines

Help maintain and update Reign FC’s media center with key media assets and weekly game notes

Write, proof, and distribute media materials, including press releases and media advisories

Transcribe post-match press conferences and player/coach interviews

Track and summarize media coverage for internal communications reports

Represent the communications team at training, home matches, and other club events

Support broadcast and production logistics, including scheduling press conferences

Actively contribute to communications planning for special events and team milestones

May travel with the team to select away matches throughout the season to support media operations, requests and press conferences

Qualification

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Required

Experience in sports communications, journalism, or public relations (student or early-career professionals welcome)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Organized, detail-oriented, and flexible with a dynamic team schedule

Openness to leverage innovative technologies, including AI tools, to enhance media and communications efforts

Committed to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and to living organizational values and the organizational mission: Create Moments, Enrich Lives, and Unify & Uplift Through Soccer, in all interactions with colleagues, partners, vendors, and fans

Available to travel for select away matches as needed

A flexible schedule—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—is required

Must reside within Washington state upon date of hire

Must be able to facilitate own local travel

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship