Overview
Assistant, Communications Jobs in Chicago, IL at Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicagos iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil the state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center in March 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.
At Chicago Fire Football Club, were on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable. Position Overview Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a highly motivated Matchday Communications Assistant to join our communications team for select first and second team matchdays. This pivotal role will involve coordinating media operations at different venues under the direction of the Sporting Communications Manager, managing the press box, interview transcription, stat-keeping, and other duties as required by the sporting communications team.
Job Responsibilities:
Press box management: Welcoming media members to press boxes at Soldier Field and second team venues, coordinating press box dining, providing information such as statistics to media members upon request, and troubleshooting technology needs
Transcription: Recording and transcribing coach and player quotes to be used as media assets by the first and second teams
Stat-keeping: Serving as a communication liaison between Major League Soccer or MLS NEXT Pro and a third-party sports analytics platform, as well as spotting and keeping statistics in match if needed
Leading media operations at Chicago Fire FC II matches
Other Duties: Provide additional support to the staff as needed
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in sports communications at the international, professional, academy, or collegiate level
Knowledge of soccer required
Excellent troubleshooting skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and Google Drive
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail
Ability to work independently but also in a team collaborative environment
Willingness and ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while collaborating effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders.
Resilient, with the ability to handle adversity and challenge in a positive way
Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
Conversational fluency in Spanish preferred
Compensation:
This role offers an hourly rate of $16.20
This role is classified as Part-time, non-exempt
Please note:
Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, wed like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Title: Assistant, Communications
Company: Chicago Fire FC
Location: Chicago, IL
