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Manager, Media Relations

Full time Digital Media MLS

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Manager, Media Relations 
DEPARTMENT: Communications              
REPORTING TO: Director, Media Relations                                                            
LOCATION: City Football Academy (Orangeburg, NY)
 
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Manager of Media Relations is an integral part of the Communications Department and helps bridge the gap between the Communications and Sporting Department. The position plays a vital role in developing relationships with the coaches, players and sporting staff – as well as local, national and international media – by promoting the Club and creatively telling New York City FC’s sporting story to the public. The Manager must posses an extensive knowledge of soccer, especially Major League Soccer and superior writing skills. The Manager must be able to work from the training facility in Orangeburg, NY, in addition to all home games across all the Club’s home venues for the First and Second team. The manager will regularly travel with the First Team for away games, Cup competitions, and preseason and postseason matches, with the aim of becoming a close and trusted extension of the Sporting Department. At home games, the Manager, Media Relations will support the Director, Media Relations and play a key role in matchday media operations. Other areas of responsibility include ownership of MLS NEXT Pro affiliate New York City FC II. This position operates in a fast-paced sports environment and will require flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours.
 
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
New York City FC
  • Integrate into the First Team and the Sporting Department and become a key point of contact within the department
  • Develop creative storylines to engage media to tell New York City FC’s sporting story
  • Assist the Director, Media Relations in direct coordination with reporters and response to media inquiries 
  • Support the Director, Media Relations in coordinating media interviews with players, coaches, and front office staff 
  • Aid in daily media access at the Club’s training ground 
  • Monitor all New York City FC media coverage ensuring the Communications Department is aware of any issues that need to be managed 
  • Develop relationships with key sports journalists, soccer beat reporters and broadcast rightsholders 
  • Organize and keep the media contact database up-to-date
  • Assist the Director, Media Relations in distributing all media advisories and press releases  
  • Helping to develop, execute, and distribute all announcement plans for player signings, preseason and postseason tours, etc.
  • Produce briefing documents for Sporting Department and players
New York City FC II 
  • Be the main point of contact for New York City FC II
  • Develop key relationships with head coach and players
  • Work with MLS, broadcasters and media to fulfill weekly media requests 
  • Oversee staffing and schedules of gameday staff 
  • Develop and execute all announcement plans for player signings, preseason and postseason matches 
Home Matches 
  • Assist the Director, Media Relations in leading the matchday media operations and ensuring a premium matchday experience for media 
  • Create and distribute Game Notes and other matchday media needs 
Travel 
  • Regular travel with the team to away matches 
  • Travel to preseason, international friendlies, and other MLS media events as necessary 
Academy Communications
  • Identify and execute media opportunities for the Academy 
 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
  • 2-4 years of experience in media relations, preferably for a professional sports team 
  • High level of soccer knowledge, including MLS rules and regulations 
  • Superior writing and editing skills
  • Proven track record of working with high-profile professional athletes and experience in a professional sports environment 
  • Ability to problem solve and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Knowledge of both New York and national media, and the ability to identify, connect, and leverage relationships to generate coverage
  • Spanish language proficiency and ability to translate media assets to English
  • Comfort traveling both nationally and internationally with a team 
  • Able to demonstrate initiative, creativity and professionalism when pitching media 
  • Outstanding communications and relationship building skills 
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task 
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, sports world environment which includes weekends and holidays, and non-traditional working hours.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
  • Must be able to work games scheduled which may be at night and on weekends and holidays

COMPENSATION:
This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $70,000 – $75,000 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.
 
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
  • Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
  • Ancillary benefits: Commuter, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
  • Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
  • Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
  • Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
  • A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment
 
NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.  

New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Questions:

  1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

  2. What is your level of Spanish proficiency?

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