Football Communications Coordinator

Position:                           Football Communications Coordinator

Department:                     Communications

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Vice President of Communications

Status:                              Full-time (Exempt)

Position Summary

As part of the Carolina Panthers football communications department, the football communications coordinator works closely on the day-to-day operations of the department.

Primary Responsibilities

• This position is the primary contributor for the following:
  • Design, writing, copy editing and production of team’s annual media guide.
  • Creation and distribution of game notes packets and statistics to media using the OMG software.
  • Statistical research projects.
  • Media availability periods.
  • Copy editor for internal and external communication from other departments.
  • Fulfillment of external media and internal departmental requests for players, coaches and staff.
  • Preparation of coordinators for weekly media availability as well as assistant coaches and players for interviews.
• Support with the coordination and fulfillment of credential requests for all media – including broadcast partners – attending Panthers home games and with preparation of press box seating chart.
• Assist in intern recruitment and selection process.
• Supervise gameday staff and coordinate post-game quote transcription for all home games.
• Provide communications support for all Panthers games – home and away – and media availabilities.
• Establish and maintain a good relationship with local and regional media outlets.
• Independently develop and pitch new ideas to increase media coverage.
• Assist in coordination of publicity strategy, messaging and issue management.
• Transcribe various press conferences and interviews.
• Monitor and track media coverage of the Panthers.
• Other responsibilities as needed related to Tepper Sports and Entertainment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, sports management or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in sports public relations/communications or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be available to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must pass pre-employment screens

Desired Skills

• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task and collaborate
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must exhibit professionalism when interacting with staff, members of the media, and players/coaches
• Must exhibit professionalism as it relates to budget management and meeting deadlines
• Must adapt, with minimal advance notice, to changes in priorities
• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with care and sensitivity.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Act as a role model within and outside of Tepper Sports & Entertainment
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking outdoors for extended periods of time
• Sitting and working at desk on a computer
• Walking throughout the stadium
• Lift at least 25 pounds

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment (mostly office environment, outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions).  This position may require travel.

The Carolina Panthers are an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.