Communications Coordinator

TITLE: Coordinator, Communications

DEPARTMENT: Communications

REPORTS TO: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

FLSA: Full-time, Exempt

 

WHAT SETS YOU APART

Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to fill the role of Coordinator, Communications. The job falls within the Club’s Communications Department and will share responsibilities across front office communications and for all three of the organization's teams – Orlando City (MLS), Orlando Pride (NWSL) and OCB (MLS NEXT Pro) – primarily serving as the main point of contact for the Club’s development pyramid (OCB, Academy and OCYSN) and game day media operations lead.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES

• Serves as main point of contact for media operations logistics including, but not limited to, game day and event credentialing, game notes and match day parking, for the Club’s three teams.
• Act as media operations lead for home match days, including hiring and management of game day media relations staff and production of match recaps and quote sheets
• Serve as the day-to-day communications contact for Orlando City SC’s MLS NEXT Pro team, the Orlando City Academy and the Orlando City Youth Soccer Network – staffing trainings, matches and events when needed
• Work with internal departments, players and technical staff to plan and execute internal and external media/content opportunities relating to these programs and business opportunities
• Guide daily and weekly OCB/youth storyline ideas with both external media and internal broadcast/digital teams
• Production of written material such as press releases, media advisories, game notes, and player bios
• Support MLS and NWSL PR counterparts with training coverage, media requests and interviews, as needed
• Management of press clippings and media coverage reporting
• Act as a department representative at Club and venue events, as assigned
• Maintain a strong working relationship with local, national and international media members
• Ability to work events and/or travel, as needed, particularly on weekends

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of experience in sports communications or related field
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
• Knowledge of soccer (including MLS, NWSL and MLS NEXT Pro) is critical
• Detail-oriented self-starter who takes pride in their duties and is consistently looking to raise the standard of excellence
• Ability to actively and efficiently work as part of a team
• Experience in juggling a number of projects simultaneously, ability to meet and perform under tight deadlines, and to think clearly under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill, with knowledge of AP style
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, within a team atmosphere

About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride: 

 

In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.  

The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons. 

In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.  

The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.

In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.

In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.  

For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.