Specialist, Sporting Communications

5 days ago

Chicago, United States AEG Full time
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About Us: Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicago's iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.

At Chicago Fire Football Club, we're on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a Club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.

Position Overview:

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Sporting Communications Specialist to join our Sporting Communications team In this role, you will provide communications support for the sporting side of the business and help craft engaging storylines that enhance awareness of Chicago Fire FC, Chicago Fire FC II, and the Chicago Fire Academy. The ideal candidate will have a passion for soccer and a commitment to effective communication. The Sporting Communications Specialist will report to the Manager of Sporting Communications.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Draft written communications materials, including, but not limited to, press releases, media advisories and talking points
  • Create and manage the Club's Game Notes and Record Book, serving as the department stakeholder for all team statistics
  • Assist with media operations for First Team home matches
  • Assist with coverage of First Team away matches, as needed
  • Provide translation for Spanish-language content, including press releases, social media graphics and interviews
  • Assist the Manager of Sporting Communications with planning and facilitating all media requests for Chicago Fire FC II and the Chicago Fire Academy
  • Manage media operations for all Chicago Fire FC II home and away matches
  • Provide communications coverage for all Chicago Fire FC II matches, writing match recaps, facilitating post-match interviews, and managing matchday communications staff
  • Develop and maintain relationships with media members covering MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT
  • Draft weekly match recaps for the Chicago Fire Academy
  • Assist with creating weekly storylines for the First Team and Chicago Fire FC II that leads to earned media coverage
  • Assist with the social media accounts for Chicago Fire FC II and the Chicago Fire Academy
  • Provide web support for Chicago Fire FC II and the Chicago Fire FC Academy, updating the website regularly with press releases and relevant team news
  • Completion of other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
  • 2-3 years of experience in communications or public relations within sports or entertainment industries.
  • A passion for professional sports and a strong desire to advance in the field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required for events.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or associate's degree in communications, public relations, media relations, or related field
  • Demonstrated experience in professional sports or major sporting organizations/events is highly desirable
  • Fluency in conversational Spanish
Please note:
  • Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we'd like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
  • CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
  • If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at peopleandculture@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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