Associate, Football Communications (External Agency Staff)

This role is part of the NFL Communications Department and supports the day-to-day work of the Football Communications team, with a focus on developing accurate, engaging content about the game.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Football Communications team to develop ideas and create high-quality notes that highlight the game on the field.
• Edit, fact-check, and proofread football-related content.
• Support accreditation, media relations, and media operations for key NFL events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Combine, and international games.
• Produce weekly metrics recaps covering print, social, and broadcast coverage of Football Communications content.
• Research football information, including game notes, statistics, milestones, and records.
• Assist with distributing press releases, publishing content on media.nfl.com, and posting to the department’s X account, @NFL345.
• Respond to media research and credential inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ years of work experience in communications or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Deep, comprehensive knowledge of the NFL.
• Strong organizational, writing, and editing skills.
• Strong research and fact-checking abilities.
• Ability to develop fresh, creative ideas, particularly related to NFL statistics.
• Strong social media skills across platforms including X, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar AI tools.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a professional phone presence.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and perform effectively under pressure.
• Positive, collaborative approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time-management skills.

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.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Potential to travel during NFL tentpole events, including Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Games, NFL Draft, NFL Combine and International Games.

• This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

Salary

$27—$27 USD

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

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.

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.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset