Communications - Communications Coordinator

Orlando City SC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando City SC is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support media relations, matchday operations and content across Orlando City, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B. The role coordinates media logistics and crafts timely communications for the clubs.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Communications & PR, you will collaborate with teams, travel for select road matches and events, and help expand the club's media presence through proactive storytelling and AP-style writing.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in sports communications, public relations, media relations or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of soccer and the professional soccer landscape; MLS/NWSL familiarity preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• Self-starter who takes pride in their work and strives for excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills across teams and departments.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, AP style proficient.
• Proficiency with digital tools; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays; travel for road matches.
• Background check clearance and SafeSport certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead media operations logistics across Orlando City, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B, including credentialing, parking and general media support.
• Oversee home matchday media operations, supporting matchday staff in producing recaps, quote sheets and post-match materials.
• Collaborate with internal departments, players and staff to plan media opportunities, interviews and content initiatives.
• Contribute to weekly storylines and media pitching with external media and club broadcast/digital teams.
• Assist in producing written materials for Orlando City and Orlando Pride, including press releases, advisories, game notes and bios.
• Support colleagues in coordinating training coverage, media requests and interviews.
• Serve as primary day-to-day communications contact for Orlando City B and the Academy, developing media materials.
• Represent the Communications Department at events, providing on-site media support.
• Develop relationships with local, national and international media for consistent communication.
• Serve as Club press officer for road matches when needed.
• Support media operations for third-party events at Club facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports comms

Soccer knowledge

Spanish/Portuguese

AP style

Digital tools

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

TITLE: Coordinator, Communications
DEPARTMENT: Communications
REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager, Communications & PR
FLSA: Full-time, Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART

Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented and self-motivated individual to support the Club’s communications efforts across all three teams, as well as the Orlando City Academy.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Communications & PR, the Coordinator, Communications plays an integral role in media relations, matchday operations, content collaboration and written communications across the Club. This position will support communications efforts for Orlando City and Orlando Pride while serving as a primary day-to-day communications contact for Orlando City B and the Orlando City Academy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead media operations logistics across Orlando City, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B, including credentialing, parking and general media support.
• Oversee home matchday media operations, supporting matchday media staff in the production of match recaps, quote sheets and post-match materials.
• Collaborate with internal departments, players and technical staff to plan and execute media opportunities, interviews and content initiatives.
• Contribute to weekly storylines and media pitching, working closely with external media and the Club’s broadcast, digital and content teams.
• Assist in the production of written materials for Orlando City and Orlando Pride, including press releases, media advisories, game notes and player bios.
• Support Communications colleagues in coordinating training coverage, media requests and interviews, as needed.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day communications contact for Orlando City B and the Orlando City Academy, including leading the development of media materials such as press releases, match recaps and other written communications.
• Represent the Communications Department at Club and venue events, as needed, providing on-site media support.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local, national and international media, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration.
• Serve as Club press officer for Orlando City and Orlando Pride road matches, as needed.
• Support media operations for third-party events hosted at Club facilities, as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in sports communications, public relations, media relations or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of soccer and the professional soccer landscape; familiarity with MLS, NWSL and/or MLS NEXT Pro is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• Self-starter who takes pride in their work and consistently looks for opportunities to raise the standard of excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in AP style.
• Proficiency with digital tools; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, and travel for select road matches and Club events.
• Must successfully complete a background check.
• Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification.