Coordinator, Football Communications

Overview

The Los Angeles Chargers are seeking an experienced sports communications professional to join our team as Coordinator, Football Communications, to assist our team of talented communications professionals and work together to create and execute communications strategies to benefit the Chargers in the local and national media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the day-to-day operation of the Communications department, contributing to the strategic execution of departmental tasks and ventures
• Contribute to Football Communications materials and information outlets, including Weekly Game Releases, Postgame Notes, Press Releases, player and coach biographies, the club’s annual Media Guide, etc.
• Coordinate, facilitate and execute both external and internal media requests
• Serve as a liaison for television and radio broadcast crews on a weekly basis, including the preseason
• Compile and distribute News Clippings and serve as a lead for Transcriptions
• Contribute to the development and execution of all media availabilities
• Prepare the Flip Card and GameDay information materials for all home games
• Research, collect and analyze data and statistical figures for use in departmental publications and digital media initiatives
• Provide support with the department’s credentialing efforts
• Monitor club involvement within the National and Local News landscape, as well as on social media platforms
• Contribute to the oversight and supervision of GameDay Staff, serving as a resource for staff members in a day-of-game capacity involving Press Box operations and postgame transcriptions
• Serve as a liaison and representative of the organization and Communications department at community-related functions and club initiatives
• Collaborate on the development and execution of football and business communications campaigns and initiatives.
• Contribute to internal communications efforts, as needed
• Assist with the development and implementation of communication strategies surrounding community efforts and marketing communications affairs

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of prior communications experience with a professional sports organization or college Sports Information Department
• The ability to work all games, including holidays and weekends
• Possess strong written and organizational skills, along with a keen attention to detail
• Experience with daily clips, transcriptions and football communications research methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience with an NFL communications department preferred
• Ability to multi-task, manage simultaneous requests and deadlines, and perform in fast-paced environments
• Self-starter with attention to detail who can manage projects and initiatives independently
• Possess excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and proficiency with computer technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign

Anticipated starting salary range: $50,000-$53,000

The Los Angeles Chargers 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.