Coordinator, Communications

Washington Nationals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Nationals is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the day-to-day functions of the corporate communications vertical and provide administrative support to the entire communications department. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, distributing media materials, handling credential and parking requests, and assisting with media monitoring and event support.

The role involves working with seasonal associates to maintain distribution lists, build press lists, and draft

Qualifications

• Experience supporting corporate communications or similar function.
• Ability to compile and send daily media clips.
• Experience with media lists and coverage recaps.

Responsibilities

• Compile daily media clips on weekdays and during weekend homestands.
• Distribute press materials via email, Nationals website and social channels.
• Serve as primary contact for media credential and parking requests.
• Manage department administrative tasks including subscriptions and invoices.
• Build, update and maintain press lists.
• Write press materials and media pitches as needed.
• Assemble coverage recaps for campaigns and full season.
• Assist with VIP and media escorting as needed.
• Represent department on media interviews as requested.
• Maintain department calendar for announcements and events.
• Assist with recruitment and training of seasonal associates.
• Assist with events including media tours and opening day media.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Press materials

Administrative support

Media monitoring reports

Tools

Press distribution

Credential management

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Communications, the Communications Coordinator will support the day-to-day functions of the corporate communications vertical and provide administrative support to the entire communications department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: compiling and sending daily clips; assisting with the distribution of all media communications; handling credential and parking requests from media; working with seasonal associates on distribution list maintenance and media monitoring reports; assisting with proactive media pitching for business-related stories and events; and other written communications as needed.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Compile daily media clips on weekdays and during weekend homestands.
• Distribute press materials via email, the Nationals website and @NationalsComms X account.
• Seve as the primary contact for media credential and parking requests.
• Manage the department’s administrative tasks, including subscription services, invoices, etc.
• Build, update and maintain press lists.
• Write press materials and media pitches as needed.
• Assemble and format coverage recaps for assigned campaigns and full season.
• Assist with VIP and media escorting as needed.
• Serve as the staff representative on media interviews as requested.
• Maintain department calendar for upcoming announcements, events and other media materials.
• Assist with the recruitment, training and development of seasonal corporate communications associate.
• Assist with events, including media tour, opening day media, DC Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Heroes Day, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.