Job Description

Position Profile: Corporate Communications & Publicity Seasonal Assistant
Department: Corporate Communications
Reports to: Vice President of Corporate Communications
Status: Seasonal, Hourly

Assists the Corporate Communications Department with all internal and external corporate communications, publicity, and media operations efforts across the entire portfolio of businesses.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contribute to the development of media plans to promote club programs, campaigns, events, and initiatives across the entire business, including marketing and brand initiatives, Arrowhead Events, community outreach efforts, fan experience and STM communication, internal communications, special projects, and more.
• Assist in the creation of written materials to publicize team initiatives, including but not limited to: press releases, media advisories, talking points, website materials, and contributions to annual media guide.
• Help foster relationships with and pitch non-traditional media outlets, including lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, and sports business outlets.
• Support with media availability at select initiatives, including Community Outreach appearances and special events hosted by Arrowhead Events.
• Assist with gameday storytelling opportunities, media hosting, and other gameday roles.
• Prepare and deliver regular media clippings, as well as develop merchandising, recapping, and analysis for earned media coverage.
• Transcribe press conferences, interviews, and media availabilities as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.
• Previous public relations, corporate communications, or publicity internship experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to relate across ownership, executives, staff, and media.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Adobe software.
• Familiarity with PR/media monitoring, analysis platforms and media databases, including Meltwater and Cision preferred.
• Knowledge of the National Football League, as well as understanding of NFL media landscape preferred.
• Knowledge of credentialing software solutions including Accredit Solutions, Wicket, Zebra, etc. preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work home gamedays as well as special events at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
• Willingness to nontraditional hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
QUICK FACTS / REQUIREMENTS:
• Any relocation fees are the responsibility of the individual.
• All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.A.
HOURS REQUIRED:
• 40 hours per week and events/game days.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Light office duties and activities.