Coordinator, Communications

Coordinator, Communications

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

FOX Sports is looking for a Coordinator, Communications to join the team in New York. The Coordinator, Communications will be responsible for collecting and disseminating relevant clips to the network's internal database, as well as issuing FOX Sports press materials and announcements to the media. The Coordinator, Communications will play a significant role in maintaining/updating the network's press website, which houses bios for on-air talent and executives as well as programming announcements, scheduling, talent announcements, and general press releases. They keep press and key influencer distribution lists up to date. Additionally, they pitch in on a variety of PR events. They also handle invoice payments and work with the team on budgets.

A snapshot of your responsibilities:

• Manage daily press coverage reports
• Maintain press and influencer database; maintain press website
• Create press recap decks in PowerPoint/Canva
• Create itineraries for talent press events
• Contribute innovative and creative ideas to department brainstorms
• Assist the PR team with the design of press plans and materials
• Provide on-site support for press events as needed
• Handle department invoices
• Some administrative duties

What you will need:

• Understanding of the sports landscape, passion for sports media, and brand communications
• Solid functional understanding and experience using PowerPoint, Canva, and Excel, as well as social media tools including X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok
• Proactive nature and a willingness to pitch in when needed on team projects and events
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and a team player with a winning attitude
• Strong writing and organization skills
• Professional demeanor

Nice to have but not a dealbreaker:

• BA or BS in Communications, Sports Management, and/or Journalism

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $25.75-31.25 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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