Public Relations Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator

Background

Bay FC is the first NWSL team in the Bay Area. Co-founded by four U.S. Women's National Team legends-Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, and Leslie Osborne-in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street, Bay FC is changing the face of women's soccer as we know it. Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity.

Bay FC is a team that defies convention and transcends culture. We are proud to represent the Bay Area with its tapestry of different ethnicities, languages, climates, and ideas. Our team will be a uniting force, building a culture of belonging and shared pride. We will become a beacon of hope and connection, welcoming and embracing all fans. Our stadium will be a home for people of all backgrounds and identities. We will be the bridge that unites the Bay's diverse communities. Through our actions and our love of the game, we will inspire and improve the lives of others.

While our community is our foundation, our love of football is our reason for being. We have the fire to be the best, and we will show up on the field every day with intensity, competitiveness, passion, and a drive to win.

Position Summary

Bay FC is seeking an excellent communicator, writer, and sports PR professional for the role of Public Relations Coordinator. The position will report to the Director of Public Relations and support the day-to-day PR responsibilities for football/soccer operations. This position will assist with public relations activities, including media relations, managing the press box, game notes, player and coach interviews, and more. This is a full-time position and will be required to work nights and weekends, including all home and away games (away games remotely). Ideally this position has previous PR experience with a professional sports team.

Responsibilities

• Draft press releases, game notes, and annual media guide
• Perform game day media tasks including preparing the press box and assisting with postgame media interviews
• Assist with set-up and follow through of player appearances and media interviews
• Track and support media credential requests for home games
• Manage and distribute daily media coverage clips and create quarterly media coverage analytics reports
• Work all home and away games, including preseason, regular season and playoffs, and events as necessary Support Director of Public Relations and Executive Vice President of Communications and Government Relations for player and coach interviews at training and virtually
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• At least one year of professional experience in public relations
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop is a plus
• Strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the rules of soccer; experience in sports and soccer preferred, but not necessary
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating in a team dynamic
• Available to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends. Position is required to work all home and away games

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $70,000-$80,000. Actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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