Job description
POSITION: Team Seasonal Communications Coordinator (January 2023 – June 2023)
Reporting to: Director, Team Communications
About the XFL
Launching in February 2023, the XFL is a fan-first, fast-paced global professional football league featuring innovative rules and an enhanced 360-view game experience. Led by owners Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and Gerry Cardinale's RedBird Capital Partners, the XFL will bring entertainment to world-class football with the goal of advancing the game and expanding player opportunities.
About the Position
The Communications Coordinator will assist in handling all communications, information output, and media requests. They will also serve as the secondary contact for all home and road games during the season and postseason.
What you will do
- Serve as the secondary media contact for all team inquiries
- Ability to work all 10 game days (5 home and 5 road - remotely) and postseason
- Oversee media clips distribution
- Assist with writing of Game Notes (pre- and post-game)
- Manage credential requests and distribution on game days
- Coordinate press box (make copies, press box setup, broadcast booth setup, statistical information)
- Attend practices and community events as needed
- Assist with managing media requests and coordinating interviews
- Assist with press conferences (setup, recording/transcribing audio)
What you will bring
- Must have 2-3 years of football or sports media relations experience
- Applicant must have a strong desire to work in the sports industry, with specific knowledge of the game of football
- Applicant must be able to work the entire season, January through June
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Adobe Creative
- Must be able to communicate and handle media in all capacities
- Gameday management experience preferred
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Details
- The location of this role must be in Houston, TX.
- Primarily works in a remote office and/or an office environment but will include attending all home games and events in XFL team markets.
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and lifting < 25lbs or less.
- Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel in the local market.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required.
- Physical requirements
- Standing - Job requires employee to remain on their feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time
- Walking - Job requires employee to walk considerable distances in the facility during their workday
- There can be periods of sitting for extended periods of time.
- Work requires the ability to lift/carry objects routinely as follows:
- Light Lifting: No lifting of objects weighing more than 15 pounds on a regular basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The XFL maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.
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