Public Affairs & Communications Associate — Major Events

The National Football League; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Football League (NFL) seeks an Associate, Communications and Public Affairs, in New York, NY to provide day-to-day communications and administrative support. You will assist with media relations, media operations, and development of materials that support league and club priorities.

The role requires collaboration across events, music & entertainment, marketing and club development, plus on-site media logistics at major NFL events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations.
• A team player with the ability to effectively support intra- and cross-departmental activities in public relations.
• Excellent knowledge of current events and happenings in public relations, the NFL, general news, entertainment, music, pop culture and sports media, marketing and business.
• Awareness surrounding social media trends and popular content creators.
• A self-starter with strong written and verbal communications skills, excellent organizational skills, research skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to design and develop processes from scratch.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of communications and media relations efforts for NFL major events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Kickoff and NFL Combine.
• Support publicity efforts for NFL Music & Entertainment initiatives by developing media materials, conducting research, maintaining media lists and helping coordinate interviews and other press opportunities for NFL executives and artist partners.
• Coordinate with internal teams, host city partners, agencies and other external stakeholders to gather information, track deliverables and help ensure communications materials receive reviews and approvals.
• Provide on-site media operations support at NFL major events, including credentialing, media check-in, red carpet logistics, press conference logistics, media previews, interview coordination and live broadcast opportunities.
• Assist with communications efforts supporting NFL marketing initiatives, including brand campaigns, executive speaking opportunities/panels, creator programs, influencer partnerships and Latino marketing initiatives.
• Support the Club Business Development teams priorities by helping coordinate communications with NFL clubs, collecting updates, and identifying opportunities to elevate club initiatives through national media and league channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with national and local media, respond to routine media requests and support proactive outreach designed to generate positive coverage of NFL events, programs and business initiatives.
• Craft communications materials including press releases, media guides, pitches and executive talking points.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Project coordination

MS Office / PowerPoint

Written communications

Verbal communications

Interpersonal skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

The National Football League (NFL) seeks an Associate, Communications and Public Affairs, in New York, NY to provide day-to-day communications and administrative support. You will assist with media relations, media operations, and development of materials that support league and club priorities.

The role requires collaboration across events, music & entertainment, marketing and club development, plus on-site media logistics at major NFL events.