Public Relations Manager

SUMMARY: The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for handling all media interaction and matters, create and manage all content written by the club, and be a liaison between the player interaction with both media and fan engagement.   
Reports To: VP of Marketing RESPONSIBILITIES: Write and distribute all soccer/non-soccer press releases  Maintain friendly and professional relationship with all local media members  Manage, oversee, and facilitate all soccer and all non-soccer related media requests  Plan & execute annual Media Day  Write & print media guides, stats, game notes, rosters, and all other soccer collateral  Publicize, coordinate, and run all press conferences & interviews  Liaison between team and staff, fans, and media  Answer all soccer related questions from staff, fans, and media  Create and edit game day program content  Proofread and edit inter-department collateral  Aid in creation and execution of all marketing plans and initiatives  Provide content for team website and blog  QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must have a college degree Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; Must have strong work ethic, results oriented, and ability to go above and beyond what is necessary to achieve success;  Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects;  Strong team player, self-starter and self-motivator;  Previous professional sports, preferably soccer experience  Willingness to work long, irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed;  Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook  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.