Football Communications

Flowery Branch, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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SOAR

SKILLS * OPPORTUNITY * ACCESS * READINESS

Position Summary

The Football Communications Associate is part of the Falcons new SOAR Associate Leadership Development Program. This 12-month cohort-style program will provide ongoing meaningful opportunities for professional development exposure and the ability to develop skills critical to the Associates future career growth while contributing to our mission of delivering championship teams on and off the field. Positions are offered in numerous departments across football and business operations. Target hires are early talent seeking entry-level opportunities in the sports and entertainment industry. Our 2026 SOAR program will run from May 2026 through April 2027.

Roles and Responsibilities

Coordinate all credential requests for training camp
Assist with season-long and per-game credential requests
Assist the football communications staff with all media access periods
Execute interview requests for local and national media
Assist in updating and maintaining NFLOMG updating player bios on a weekly basis
Assist with the weekly release and publications
Transcribe press conferences for select coaches and players
Write and distribute transaction releases and advisories
Assist with press box setup and operations
Serve as primary contact for the weekly flip card
Oversee the football communications home game day staff program
Assist with statistical research for postgame notes
Assist with overall media efforts and coverage of community relations initiatives serving as the on-site communications contact for select community events
Compile and distribute daily and national news clips
Assist with media monitoring and tracking

Qualifications Required Skills & Traits

Bachelors degree required preferably in communications journalism or media relations
Sports communications or agency experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment and demonstrate capability to juggle multiple projects
Ability to handle sensitive information
Experience with Adobe InDesign Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with statistical research platforms

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.

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