Integrated Communications Lead - Soccer Development

Kansas City Current; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Current is seeking a Manager, Integrated Communications to shape and amplify the narrative around KC Current II, Teal Rising programs, and grassroots initiatives. You will lead media relations, content strategy, and social media efforts to strengthen the club’s brand and engage fans and partners.

This role requires a track record in sports communications, strong writing, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in sports communications, media relations, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies and media relations programs.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of media relations, public relations, storytelling, and brand communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with media, athletes, coaches, and organizational leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and communications technologies.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, reporting platforms, and AP Style.
• Passion for women's sports and the growth of professional soccer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for KC Current II, Academy programs, and player development initiatives.
• Identify messaging and storytelling opportunities that elevate the KC Current ecosystem and reinforce organizational priorities.
• Create compelling narratives featuring players, coaches, staff, and developmental programs to grow awareness and engagement locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across earned, owned, and shared communication channels.
• Support communications planning and execution for major organizational announcements, milestones, and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary communications contact for KC Current II.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, national, and international media.
• Proactively pitch stories to generate earned media coverage across sports, business, lifestyle, and community outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, prepare reporting summaries, and evaluate communications effectiveness.
• Lead communications operations for KC Current II, including matchdays, training sessions, media availability, and team announcements.
• Serve as liaison between coaches, players, staff, broadcast partners, and media.
• Coordinate press conferences, post‑match media operations, game notes, and statistical resources.
• Support team travel communications logistics and league communication requirements.
• Assist with First Team communications initiatives, matchday operations, media responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
• Oversee social media strategy and content creation for KC Current II and emerging player development channels.
• Create written content for websites, newsletters, media guides, and organizational communications.
• Partner with Content, Marketing, Partnerships, Community Impact, and Soccer Operations to deliver cohesive storytelling and integrated campaigns.
• Support executive communications, public appearances, and community events.

Skills

Strong writing

Media relations

Storytelling

Brand communications

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

AP Style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Meltwater

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Kansas City Current is seeking a Manager, Integrated Communications to shape and amplify the narrative around KC Current II, Teal Rising programs, and grassroots initiatives. You will lead media relations, content strategy, and social media efforts to strengthen the club’s brand and engage fans and partners.

This role requires a track record in sports communications, strong writing, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.