Position: Corporate Communications Assistant

Department: Communications

Status: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

About Tepper Sports & Entertainment

Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) includes the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, MLS’ Charlotte Football Club and Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Serving the Carolinas, TSE is committed to making the greater Charlotte metro area the premier destination for sports and entertainment in the region. Bank of America Stadium hosts nearly 40 annual events that attract diverse audiences interested in the NFL, MLS, concerts and college football games. In addition to being a top sports and entertainment venue, Bank of America Stadium is a community asset. The stadium served as an early voting site in 2020, 2022, and 2024 and as a mass vaccination site in 2021.

Position Summary

The Corporate Communications Assistant position is responsible for supporting the corporate communicationsfunction focusing on business operations, football, soccer and stadium operations in all efforts to relay information to fans, the media, partners (corporate and community), and employees.

Primary Responsibilities

Support creation of a broad array of digital and/or print promotional and communication materials, including presentations, press releases
Ensures that all materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization and/or brand
Provide communications support for all TSE teams and Bank of America Stadium, including internal and external audiences
Help manage communications event tracker and identify opportunities to enhance overall communications internally and externally
Contribute to the information flow between sports teams operations and business operations
Serves as a liaison with PR, community relations, HR, partnerships, and marketing internal departments across the organization
Produce daily news reports, monitor and track media coverage
Support TSE LinkedIn profile and collaborate with team channels around corporate and community events
Develop communications-related reports and monitor social listening tools and other analytics on an as-needed basis [TG1]
Support for scheduling and coordinating logistics for meetings and other internal logistical needs
Other duties assigned as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, sports management, or related field
1-2 years of experience in sports public relations/communications or related field
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing software; presentation design a plus
Must be willing to travel, including on occasion, internationally
Must be flexible and available to work evenings and/or weekends, nights, and holidays
Must pass pre-employment screens

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in the sports, PR, digital, entertainment industry

Skills for Success

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of contacts
Punctuality, accountability, and keen attention to detail in each duty
Discretion and trustworthiness related to sensitive material
Ability to work independently and in a group, and handle several tasks simultaneously
Ability to react quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with care and with sensitivity
Must possess excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time throughout the day
Role routinely uses standard office equipment
Lift at least 20 pounds

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as outside in stadium facility environments. This position may work both indoors and outdoors, and endure weather conditions including rain, wind, high and low temperatures, etc. Although this position is primarily an in-office position, it may work remotely as assigned by management and based on current business needs.