Communications Coordinator
About the San Jose Earthquakes:
The San Jose Earthquakes have a mission to establish our home as the epicenter of American soccer by uniting Northern California with big dreams, big hustle, and big impact. We are seeking a Communications Coordinator who will work with the communications team to oversee media relations and public relations for the Earthquakes and Quakes Academy.
About the Position:
The Communications Coordinator will work with the communications team to develop a strategy to increase media coverage and build the club's narrative. The person will be expected to develop strong relationships with players, coaches, and executives, along with the local, national, and international media. In addition, the Communications Coordinator will work closely with the club beat writers, Apple TV, broadcast talent, and production talent. This person will assist with the content creation for Apple TV, social media, and team publications. The communications team will also handle incoming interview requests for players, coaches, and executives, while also pitching business and on-field story ideas to the media about the club. This person will serve as a travel contact for the team and write game notes, press releases and game day information. This person must be coachable. They will report to the Director of Communications.
Who You Are:
We are looking for people that want to hustle big.
Successful Candidates:
A successful candidate is a creative leader who can help generate publicity for the club with sports and business media members. This individual should be comfortable on road trips with the coaching staff and players. Excellent knowledge of local and national media landscape is a must for this role i.e., key reporters, writers, television talent, etc. This individual is knowledgeable about soccer, coachable, detail-oriented, innovative, proactive, capable of working under pressure, and is excellent at relationship building with media, technical staff, and co-workers.
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Salary: $50,000-$55,000 annually