Football Communications Associate (External Staffing Agency)

 

Whether you are looking to join our NFL League office in New York City, NFL Films office based in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, the NFL Media offices in Inglewood, California or one of our international offices, on your journey you will be met with the excitement that comes with working for the NFL.

 

We consider ourselves to be stewards of the game of football and most importantly, we consider working for the NFL to be fun. There is a fulfillment unlike any other that comes from working alongside like-minded individuals to achieve a common purpose. Whether you are working to deliver a memorable Super Bowl or play a hand in the process of delivering games to millions of fans on Sundays— we believe all of us play an important role in helping to fulfill the NFL’s mission of working to unite people and inspire communities.

The Football Communications Associate will be working as a part of the NFL's Communication Department, supporting the Football Communications group’s day-to-day activities with an emphasis placed on generating football content.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Football Communications team to contribute ideas and develop quality notes highlighting the game on the field.
• Edits, fact-checks and proofreads all football content.
• Support accreditation process and media relations for key NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl Games, NFL Draft, NFL Combine and international games.
• Available on Sundays in-season to produce weekly recaps of the key aspects of pregame shows and track relevant football clips.
• Available on NFL gamedays to assist with the post-game officiating pool report process.
• Produces Football Communications content (both for written press releases and social media).
• Research football information, including game notes, statistics, milestones and records.
• Assist with sending and posting press releases on media.nfl.com and posting content on the department X account, @NFL345.
• Respond to media research inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Practiced in Microsoft Office
• Profound, in-depth NFL knowledge
• Strong organizational, writing and editing skills
• Good research skills and ability to fact-check
• Ability to generate new and creative ideas, especially as it relates to NFL statistics
• Exceptional social media skills, including X, Instagram and TikTok.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Adobe Cloud (InDesign and Photoshop)
• Verbal communications and phone presence

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics

• Proficient attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task projects and work under pressure
• Positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional time management

Travel

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

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Employees are required to work 40 hours per week onsite in the New York office
• This is a non-exempt, hourly position.
• 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.

 

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