Senior Vice President, Football Communications
About the Company
Well-known professional football team
Industry Sports
Type Privately Held
Founded 1966
Employees 201-500
Specialties
professional football philanthrophy & community outreach professional football and philanthrophy & community outreach
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Football Communications to serve as the senior leader responsible for shaping, protecting, and advancing the team's football narrative. This role is pivotal in overseeing all football-related media strategy, day-to-day communications operations, and proactive storytelling across various platforms. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, developing and executing a comprehensive football communications strategy that aligns with organizational goals. They will also be the primary advisor on media strategy, crisis communication, and competitive positioning, and will lead messaging within all NFL and team guidelines. The VP will manage a team of communication staff, ensuring their development and compliance with all team and league rules.
Applicants for the Vice President of Football Communications position at the company should have a minimum of 12 years' of progressive experience in sports or corporate communications, with a preference for those who have worked in the NFL or at a professional or collegiate level. The role requires a deep understanding of NFL operations, culture, and media landscape, as well as exceptional writing, strategic counseling, and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing high-pressure media environments, issues, and executive communications, and will be adept at influencing at the executive level and collaborating across football and business units. Success in this role is defined by the ability to build a positive team culture, manage complex environments, and represent high-profile individuals and brands in a fast-paced setting.
Hiring Manager Title President and CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sports Management
About the Company
Well-known professional football team
Industry Sports
Type Privately Held
Founded 1966
Employees 201-500
Specialties
professional football philanthrophy & community outreach professional football and philanthrophy & community outreach
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Football Communications to serve as the senior leader responsible for shaping, protecting, and advancing the team's football narrative. This role is pivotal in overseeing all football-related media strategy, day-to-day communications operations, and proactive storytelling across various platforms. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, developing and executing a comprehensive football communications strategy that aligns with organizational goals. They will also be the primary advisor on media strategy, crisis communication, and competitive positioning, and will lead messaging within all NFL and team guidelines. The VP will manage a team of communication staff, ensuring their development and compliance with all team and league rules.
Applicants for the Vice President of Football Communications position at the company should have a minimum of 12 years' of progressive experience in sports or corporate communications, with a preference for those who have worked in the NFL or at a professional or collegiate level. The role requires a deep understanding of NFL operations, culture, and media landscape, as well as exceptional writing, strategic counseling, and relationship-building skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing high-pressure media environments, issues, and executive communications, and will be adept at influencing at the executive level and collaborating across football and business units. Success in this role is defined by the ability to build a positive team culture, manage complex environments, and represent high-profile individuals and brands in a fast-paced setting.
Hiring Manager Title President and CEO
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Sports Management