About the Opportunity

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports league in the US, driven by 14 clubs, over 300 of the world's best players, and record-shattering viewership. In our 12th season, we are scaling rapidly: 2024 attendance topped 2 million fans for the first time, and our broadcast partnerships with Amazon, CBS, ESPN, and Scripps drove a 285% increase in year-over-year viewership. This unprecedented growth is reflected in soaring team valuations, underscoring our expanding fan base and our dominant presence in both the sports media landscape and mainstream pop culture. The future of the NWSL is now, and we're looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.

The Role

The PR & Communications Coordinator is an essential and dynamic member of the league's communications team, directly contributing to the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) growing voice and market visibility. This role is responsible for executing and streamlining daily communications across media, digital, and internal platforms. The Coordinator is critical in ensuring seamless internal and external communication flow, providing essential support to players, clubs, executives, and partners to amplify the NWSL's narrative and mission.

What You Will Own & Drive

Communications Operations

• Manage and execute day-to-day communications and Public Relations (PR) support across the entire department.
• Oversee departmental workflows, track critical deadlines, and ensure timely, accurate delivery of all materials to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update essential shared resources, including comprehensive media lists, key talking points, and current press kits/materials.

Media Relations & Publicity

• Draft, edit, and distribute high-quality press releases, media advisories, and official league statements.
• Coordinate media credentialing and manage all logistics for NWSL matches, playoff events, and key league gatherings.
• Monitor, track, and analyze league media coverage; generate daily and weekly media intelligence reports for executive leadership and internal stakeholders.

Content & Messaging Strategy

• Develop compelling content, including talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, and bios for players, executives, and league spokespeople.
• Collaborate closely with the Digital and Social teams to integrate league narratives and amplify earned media coverage across all platforms.
• Contribute to key internal communications, including newsletters and website updates, ensuring alignment with league messaging.

Events & Matchday Execution

• Execute on-site media operations for matches and events, including press box management, mixed zone facilitation, and securing/coordinating all media interviews.
• Provide hands-on logistical support to the communications staff, managing run-of-show and accommodating media-specific needs.

Brand Integrity & Reputation Management

• Monitor the media landscape for emerging industry trends, potential issues, and risks that could impact the league's public reputation.
• Contribute to crisis communications efforts as needed.
• Ensure absolute consistency and adherence to the league's core messaging across all internal initiatives and partner touchpoints.

What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a closely related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or media relations; experience within the sports or entertainment industry is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional proficiency in written and verbal communication, editing, and content creation, coupled with a rigorous attention to detail and organizational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive as a proactive and effective contributor in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.
• Proven flexibility and adaptability to support a dynamic league schedule, including consistent availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Passion for soccer, women's sports, and the mission of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and confidently to both internal and external audiences.
• Proactive and highly organized approach to workflow management, ensuring seamless execution of team priorities and departmental goals.
• Resourceful, solutions-oriented mindset demonstrated by strong initiative, problem-solving abilities, and robust follow-through.
• Familiarity with industry-standard media monitoring and press distribution platforms
• Foundational ability in basic design, photo, or video editing tools is a plus.

Our Investment in You

In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
• Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
• Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Voluntary Pet Insurance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions-including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination-are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at nchothani@nwslsoccer.com.