Communications Associate, News Bureau (External Agency Staff)

The News Bureau Communications Associate position will support the NFL's Communications Department with direction from the Senior Coordinator, Manager and Chief NFL Spokesperson, and assist the team's rapid response and news monitoring operation. The position will provide real-time updates to NFL leadership and stakeholders in a digestible format through social media monitoring, story gathering, coverage tracking and news analysis. The position produces daily clip report packages distributed organization-wide and assists with additional publicity projects as directed by manager/department leads. 

Responsibilities 

• Monitor media coverage across online/digital, social, print and broadcast news via monitoring tools and social media platforms. Distribute real-time news internally and track league-related topics and stakeholders on a constant basis. 
• Create news clip packages on a daily basis.  
• Create issue-oriented coverage reports as needed/requested. Identify news coverage that merits follow-up engagement. 
• Integrate coverage reports with quantitative metrics to present a complete picture of media coverage. 
• Maintain awareness of conversations and trends across new and emerging platforms. 
• Conduct general league-related background research across a variety of topics. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and foundational experience in communications, public relations, research, or data/media analytics—whether from internships, entry‑level roles, or academic/portfolio projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Proficient in X (formally Twitter) and other social media platforms and Microsoft Office. 
• Knowledge of and interest in the NFL, current events and trends in sports media, marketing and business. 
• General data entry and general research skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Attention to detail and ability to work quickly in rapid response situations. 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics 

• Strong written and verbal communications skills. 
• Proactive mindset and solution-oriented. 
• Anticipates next steps and sets high standards in all they do. 
• Intellectual curiosity and a proven track record delivering high-quality work. 
• A person with the highest moral and ethical standards, someone who can be relied upon to always act in the best long-term interests of the league. 

Travel 

• This position will require travel to select NFL meetings and events, including on some weekends.  

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

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. 

There will be overtime hours required.  

Salary / Pay Range 

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

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