Coordinator, Communications

The NFL is seeking a Coordinator, Communications to support storytelling and communications efforts tied to the league’s community impact work and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Communications to help develop and amplify compelling stories that highlight the NFL’s impact in communities nationwide, including select initiatives such as Flag Football.Overall responsibilities include proactive storytelling, media relations support, stakeholder communications, event support, and coordination across priority communications initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator with excellent organizational skills, sound news judgment, and a passion for purpose-driven work. Candidates should have an understanding of the evolving media landscape and experience helping organizations, nonprofits, philanthropic initiatives, advocacy groups, brands, or sports properties tell impactful stories across traditional and non-traditional platforms. Responsibilities Support communications and public affairs efforts related to the NFL’s community impact, engagement, and strategic initiatives, including select work connected to Flag Football. Draft and edit communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, briefing documents, talking points, messaging, and executive materials. Help identify, develop, and place stories that showcase the NFL’s impact across communities, youth engagement efforts, and league initiatives. Support communications planning and execution for key league events and initiatives, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and other major NFL moments. Collaborate with internal teams, NFL clubs, league partners, community organizations, and key stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging. Build and maintain relationships with traditional and non-traditional media across sports, business, culture, philanthropy, and community-focused outlets. Assist with media monitoring, reporting, recaps, and analysis to measure communications impact. Support press opportunities, media availabilities, stakeholder briefings, and executive engagements. Monitor emerging conversations and cultural trends relevant to sports, communities, philanthropy, advocacy, and media. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, nonprofit or advocacy communications, philanthropy, agency work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, compelling, audience-specific materials. Understanding of media relations, storytelling, proactive story placement, media monitoring, and news analysis. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of and interest in the NFL, current events, sports, culture, and media trends. Experience supporting mission-driven, nonprofit, advocacy, philanthropic, or community-focused initiatives preferred. Media relationships across sports, culture, business, nonprofit, or community impact spaces a plus. Other Key Attributes / Characteristics Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to quality. Strong news judgment and ability to identify meaningful storytelling opportunities. Collaborative and comfortable working across teams and stakeholders. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism when representing the league. Passion for storytelling that drives meaningful engagement and impact. Travel This position will require travel to key NFL meetings and events, including occasional nights and weekends. Terms /Expected Hours of Work NFL employees are required to work minimum of 40 hours per week in the office. Salary / Pay Range This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. $70,000 - $80,000 USD Benefits Information To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED. The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr