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CONCACAF · 3 days ago

Football Communications Associate

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Concacaf is the governing body of football in North, Central America and the Caribbean. The Football Communications Associate will assist in executing football communications and media operations strategies, including drafting content, managing media relations, and collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders.

AssociationSports

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the execution of comprehensive football communication strategies

Coordinate media relations efforts, including responses to inquiries and relationship management with media outlets and journalists across the region, to encourage positive coverage

Draft and translate communication materials such as media releases, newsletters, statements, briefing documents, and other content

Monitor and track communication efforts, compiling reports and insights to support continuous improvement, including daily media reports for senior management

Ensure the delivery of media operations plans, both online and in person, for the Confederation’s national team and club events

Coordinate day-to-day tasks related to the football editorial group, content calendar, freelance writers, and photography agencies under the guidance of the editorial team

Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including Member Associations, national teams, clubs, host venues, and media partners, to ensure effective execution of communications initiatives

Serve as the Media Officer for tournaments and events, acting as the primary point of contact between Concacaf, participating teams, and media representatives

Perform additional communications tasks assigned to support departmental goals

Qualification

Communications strategyMedia relationsContent draftingMicrosoft Office proficiencyBilingual (English/French/Spanish)Professional sports experienceDynamic environment adaptabilityMulticultural issue solvingDiscretionIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field

+2 years of professional experience in communications or a related field

Experience in writing media releases and reports, managing media operations, and working in professional sports

Proven experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required

Must be a process-driven thinker and goal-oriented

Ability to solve issues in a multicultural environment

High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is critical and professionalism in dealing with others, both inside and outside of the confederation, is a must

Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally, with an approximate travel requirement of 50%

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a written exercise as part of the interview process