Football Communications Coordinator
800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Req #1077
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Position: Football Communications Coordinator Department: Communications Reporting Relationship: Reports to Vice President of Communications Status: Full-time (Exempt) Position Summary As part of the Carolina Panthers football communications department, the football communications coordinator works closely on the day-to-day operations of the department. Primary Responsibilities
- This position is the primary contributor for the following:
- Design, writing, copy editing and production of team's annual media guide.
- Creation and distribution of game notes packets and statistics to media using the OMG software.
- Statistical research projects.
- Media availability periods.
- Copy editor for internal and external communication from other departments.
- Fulfillment of external media and internal departmental requests for players, coaches and staff.
- Preparation of coordinators for weekly media availability as well as assistant coaches and players for interviews.
- Support with the coordination and fulfillment of credential requests for all media - including broadcast partners - attending Panthers home games and with preparation of press box seating chart.
- Assist in intern recruitment and selection process.
- Supervise gameday staff and coordinate post-game quote transcription for all home games.
- Provide communications support for all Panthers games - home and away - and media availabilities.
- Establish and maintain a good relationship with local and regional media outlets.
- Independently develop and pitch new ideas to increase media coverage.
- Assist in coordination of publicity strategy, messaging and issue management.
- Transcribe various press conferences and interviews.
- Monitor and track media coverage of the Panthers.
- Other responsibilities as needed related to Tepper Sports and Entertainment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, sports management or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in sports public relations/communications or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must be available to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
- Must pass pre-employment screens
Desired Skills
- Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task and collaborate
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must exhibit professionalism when interacting with staff, members of the media, and players/coaches
- Must exhibit professionalism as it relates to budget management and meeting deadlines
- Must adapt, with minimal advance notice, to changes in priorities
- Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with care and sensitivity.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills.
- Act as a role model within and outside of Tepper Sports & Entertainment
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking outdoors for extended periods of time
- Sitting and working at desk on a computer
- Walking throughout the stadium
- Lift at least 25 pounds
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment (mostly office environment, outside in a stadium facility at times which may include inclement weather conditions). This position may require travel.
The Carolina Panthers are an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Other details
- 800 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
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