Director, Team Communications – Sports & Community

UFL

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 125,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

The United Football League (UFL) seeks a Director, Team Communications for Washington, DC, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will lead integrated communications for two UFL teams, shaping football and business narratives, managing media relations, and coordinating cross-functional activations with marketing and partnerships.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Communications, you will build strong local media ties, craft press materials, and drive community engagement to grow visibility and fan

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field required.
8+ years of experience in corporate/public relations or sports communications.
Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to develop integrated communications plans.
Extensive media relationships at local, regional and national levels.

Responsibilities

Create and execute earned media strategies to elevate team visibility.
Build relationships with local, regional and national media outlets.
Act as primary liaison for players, coaches and staff with media.
Coordinate football and business communications with partnerships and marketing.
Develop and distribute football-related press materials.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Public relations

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Communications, you will build strong local media ties, craft press materials, and drive community engagement to grow visibility and fan

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