Head of Communications & Media, Soccer Club

Sporting Cascades FC; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sporting Cascades FC is building a new professional soccer club in Eugene, Oregon, entering our first USL League One season. The Director of Communications & Media will run media relations, social media, and content strategy, acting as second-in-command to the VP of Marketing & Communications.

This senior, hands-on role involves writing, pitching, planning campaigns, crisis communications, and coordinating with Design, Visual Assets, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Technical staff.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in communications with senior-level experience in sports/media preferred.
• Crisis communications experience required.
• Portfolio of social and digital work with results to show.
• Strong writer and editor across formats: press releases, web, social.
• Experience acting on a senior leader’s behalf and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead department strategy and manage day-to-day operations.
• Write and edit press releases, previews, recaps, pitches, and talking points.
• Prepare players, coaches, and executives for interviews and media appearances.
• Oversee the club website and media content calendar.
• Manage social channels and live match coverage.
• Track performance and report results to the VP.

Skills

Content strategy

Senior leadership

Writing & editing

Social media analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

WordPress

Scheduling tools

Job description

Sporting Cascades FC is building a new professional soccer club in Eugene, Oregon, entering our first USL League One season. The Director of Communications & Media will run media relations, social media, and content strategy, acting as second-in-command to the VP of Marketing & Communications.

This senior, hands-on role involves writing, pitching, planning campaigns, crisis communications, and coordinating with Design, Visual Assets, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Technical staff.