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This position will be part of the NFL Communications Department, playing a pivotal role in all media operations at NFL events and supporting the Football Communications group’s day-to-day activities in creating strategic football content that further drives the narrative of competitive excellence that is the hallmark of the NFL.
Responsibilities:
- Be a forward-thinking, innovative strategic football communicator, creating compelling content to drive media interest in the game, domestically and internationally.
- Editorial responsibilities related to football content include writing, editing, fact-checking and proofing all content during the season, including on all NFL gamedays.
- Work with a variety of stakeholders in a cross-organizational fashion to support media operations activities for NFL tentpole events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Games, Combine, Draft and international games.
- Play a key role in replicating the NFL’s best-in-class media operations tactics in new markets and stadiums across the globe.
- Coordinate with club communications staffs on media related activities around NFL tentpole events, including player media availabilities, league-related initiatives and event day operations.
- Responsible for researching media outlets and determining their legitimacy to receive accreditation to high-profile NFL events, organize credential requests.
- Assist with analysis, development and testing of SEMS (Special Events Management System), the league’s credential portal.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a Communications or related field
- 1-3 years of experience with a league, club or in a collegiate athletic communications role
- Innovative and strategic…ability to generate new ideas
- Relationship-building skills
- Writing and editing skills
- Strong grammatical knowledge
- Critical thinking skills
Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:
- Ability to multi-task projects and work under pressure.
- Positive attitude.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional time management.
- Works well with others.
Travel:
Expected travel to most NFL tentpole events, including Super Bowl, Combine, Draft and select international games.
Terms /Expected Hours of Work:
NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. This position is 5 days a week based in the New York office.
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
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