Bilingual Communications Coordinator

ABOUT THE NEW YORK RED BULLS

The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters’ Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation’s premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

You will help manage the communications strategy, across our organization, with a focus on the first team and our Spanish-speaking players. You will work directly with RBNY players (first team, MLS Next Pro and Academy) to help provide them with support and experience with internal and external media.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will also manage all communications and media relations needs surrounding the organization.
• Interface with players on a daily basis, working to tell our player’s stories on internal and external channels, with a focus on our Spanish-speaking players.
• Manage media operations on game days involving credentialing, press box management, etc.
• Additional responsibilities include writing and distributing press releases, creating weekly media notes, and managing game day communications and media relations needs.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with public relations and communications in a sports setting
• Experience pitching stories and managing journalists to best tell the stories of our organization
• Plan original, digital content concepts based on MLS and organizational calendar of events, milestones, and marketing plans
• Demonstrate a passion for working as part of team and specifically with the New York Red Bulls

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.

Red Bull New York provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits, and a paid time-off program.

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.

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