Sports Communications & Media Coordinator

Orlando City SC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando City SC is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support media relations, matchday operations and content across Orlando City, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B. The role coordinates media logistics and crafts timely communications for the clubs.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Communications & PR, you will collaborate with teams, travel for select road matches and events, and help expand the club's media presence through proactive storytelling and AP-style writing.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in sports communications, public relations, media relations or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of soccer and the professional soccer landscape; MLS/NWSL familiarity preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• Self-starter who takes pride in their work and strives for excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills across teams and departments.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, AP style proficient.
• Proficiency with digital tools; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays; travel for road matches.
• Background check clearance and SafeSport certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead media operations logistics across Orlando City, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B, including credentialing, parking and general media support.
• Oversee home matchday media operations, supporting matchday staff in producing recaps, quote sheets and post-match materials.
• Collaborate with internal departments, players and staff to plan media opportunities, interviews and content initiatives.
• Contribute to weekly storylines and media pitching with external media and club broadcast/digital teams.
• Assist in producing written materials for Orlando City and Orlando Pride, including press releases, advisories, game notes and bios.
• Support colleagues in coordinating training coverage, media requests and interviews.
• Serve as primary day-to-day communications contact for Orlando City B and the Academy, developing media materials.
• Represent the Communications Department at events, providing on-site media support.
• Develop relationships with local, national and international media for consistent communication.
• Serve as Club press officer for road matches when needed.
• Support media operations for third-party events at Club facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports comms

Soccer knowledge

Spanish/Portuguese

AP style

Digital tools

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Orlando City SC is seeking a Communications Coordinator to support media relations, matchday operations and content across Orlando City, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B. The role coordinates media logistics and crafts timely communications for the clubs.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Communications & PR, you will collaborate with teams, travel for select road matches and events, and help expand the club's media presence through proactive storytelling and AP-style writing.