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Manager, Public Relations - Minnesota United FC (Golden Valley · MN)

Major League Soccer

Position:

The Manager, Public Relations is part of the Marketing & Communications department for Minnesota United Football Club (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Manager, Public Relations to support all MNUFC communication initiatives. The sport of soccer is thriving in Minnesota and it is critical that the club positions itself in the community with smart, refined communications strategies. This role will offer an opportunity to help the Club and sport grow in Minnesota and become an internationally recognized brand. This position will have the opportunity to write, pitch stories, cultivate relationships with members of the media and work closely with players, coaching and front office staff to position MNUFC as a leader in the world of soccer. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Public Relations and is based in Golden Valley, MN. 

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Create, write and edit a variety of club materials, including press releases, media advisories and kits, match notes, media guides and more
  • Support Spanish-language club initiatives, including but not limited to serving as a translator for players, staff, media and written club collateral
  • Develop and support strategies, campaigns and initiatives in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Public Relations, Public Relations Coordinator and Marketing & Communications Department
  • Work closely with Corporate Partnerships on integral club sponsor relationships, including press releases, media strategy and written communications
  • Serve as lead for all player appearances – including community, club and partner appearance requests 
  • Act as a media liaison for the club at training sessions, home games and select away games, fielding requests, facilitating interviews and proactively pitching stories
  • Manage club’s overall reputation within the community and general public
  • Oversee gameday media operations, including hiring and training game day staff 
  • Manage Public Relations department interns and associates
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Sr. Director of Public Relations

You might be right for this role if you:

  • Passionate about growing the world’s game in the Twin Cities
  • Confident communicator and presenter with excellent verbal and written communications skills in both English and Spanish
  • Strong Public Relations background with a proven ability to drive earned brand awareness
  • Highly organized planner with exceptional time-management skills
  • Proactive, reliable and responsible with great attention to detail
  • Tactical understanding of all media platforms

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of Public Relations experience (sports background preferred)
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, strong written and verbal Spanish language skills required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and potential holidays as needed
  • Possesses ability to keep information confidential
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the year 

Company Profile:

MNUFC is a professional soccer club playing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America, and which operates under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. The Club is headquartered in Golden Valley, MN. Soccer operations are located at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine, MN, and the team plays its home matches at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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