Communications - Match Day Communications at Orlando City/Orlando Pride

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Media Operations, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Spanish Speaking, Portuguese Speaking, MLS Knowledge, NWSL Knowledge, Media Relations, Credentialing, Press Management, Event Coordination

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

TITLE: Match Day Communications DEPARTMENT: Communications REPORTS TO: Communications Manager FLSA: Part-Time, Hourly WHAT SETS YOU APART Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride are seeking a hardworking, positive and passionate individual who wishes to supplement their classroom instruction with practical opportunities in facilitating match day press functions, including but not limited to, match day media operations, onsite media access and staff/player media availability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be a key player in the Communications Department with match day media relations responsibilities across Orlando City, Orlando Pride and Orlando City B home matches. Assist Communications staff in press box management, including hospitality of media attendees. Create a positive and welcoming match day experience for onsite media. Assist in preparation of post-game recaps and post-game quote sheets. Facilitate game day credentialing and check-in process. Oversee media movements and protocols on match day, with special attention to both venue and league protocols. Help with pre-game and post-game player/staff availability. Opportunity to assist department in non-match day Communications events and additional venue events, as needed. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this associate program successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of eligibility requirements, knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary: Applicants should be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in public relations, sports management or other communications-related field. Must be able to work a majority of home matches across the Club’s teams, including those on weekends and select holidays. Strong written and verbal skills. Exceptional reliability, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills required. An innovative individual who can come up with ideas and work extremely well within a team to come up with creative solutions and identify new opportunities, often in a high-pressure, fast-changing environment. Strong attention to small details is a must, including knowledge of AP Style guidelines. Strong knowledge of MLS, NWSL and/or MLS NEXT Pro, or previous sports experience is a plus. Spanish or Portuguese-speaking candidates a plus, but not mandatory. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Associates can be working toward academic credit for this opportunity. Ideal candidates can commit to entirety of the MLS, NWSL and MLS NEXT Pro seasons (Approx. Feb.-Nov.); however, Club is willing to work with individual circumstances. About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride: In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut. The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons. In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win. The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year. In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando. In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at Peopleandculture@orlandocitysc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Responsibilities

Assist in match day media operations and ensure a positive experience for onsite media. Facilitate player and staff availability and manage press box hospitality.