The Detroit Lions currently are searching for a Football Communications Assistant. This full-time position is based out of the Allen Park training facility located in Allen Park, Michigan. This position will report to the Director of Football Communications. We will accept applications (please include your resume and cover letter as one file) for this position until 11:59PM on Monday, February 25, 2019.



SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Football Communications Assistant provides direct support to all operations within the Lions Football Communication department. Position serves a versatile role in assisting department with facilitating external media requests, credentialing media, maintaining network partner relationships and managing player media obligations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including, but not limited to):



Assist with accreditation process for home games and maintain lines of communication to efficiently manage network and opponent needs.

Assist with strategic facilitation of daily media interview requests for players and coaches as assigned by Director.

Assist with editing of published team materials, including media guide, weekly release and statistical information.

Process internal requests from football operations and other departments and coordinate external photo requests from media, colleges and other various entities.

Assist department with social media monitoring and maintaining pulse of media landscape.

Participate in department meetings to brainstorm content ideas, organizational strategy and media monitoring tactics.

Coordinate department’s administrative services. Administrative services include: Updating files, coordinating mail services (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.) and managing ticket/credential requests as required.

Collaborate with Director on weekly process of reviewing, approving and submitting department’s invoicing.

Work to archive daily news clips, including digital and traditional “hard-copy” files.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Assist, as needed, in the department’s responsiveness to media issues and other internal requests with the expectation that, due to the unique nature of the NFL and media businesses, assignments will occur after normal business hours and on weekends throughout the year. Responding to media inquiries and other internal requests may be made directly or assigned by the Director of Football Communications.

Maintain appropriate level of knowledge of Microsoft Office, desktop publishing and appropriate digital media tools and software used in daily operations.

Participate in team meetings, providing input and suggestions related to Media Relations and other areas as needed; will make recommendations for processes and procedures.

Provide motivated and reliable ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Maintain professionalism when communicating with internal and external contacts.

Meet established standards of accuracy and efficiency with ability to meet deadlines.

Provide detail oriented work habits with strong organizational skills.

Adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands.

Maintain appropriate information confidentiality.

Accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing

LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS:

A valid Driver’s License and a good driving record

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree required; preferred areas of study include sports communications, sports marketing, sports management, public relations or journalism.

2. 1-2 years of experience in public relations or journalism, preferable with an NFL team or other pro sports franchise.

3. Proven writing skills in either public relations or journalism required.

4. Working knowledge of journalism, grammar and editing techniques required.

5. Competency on AP-style writing required.

6. Proven interpersonal skills with ability to communicate to internal and external entities.

7. Proficient level of competency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

8. Proficient level of competency in desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop)

9. Knowledge and Understanding of HTML, Content Management System operations and social media.

10. Adjusts schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints, including working nights, weekends, and holidays as football schedule directs.

11. Maintain professionalism when speaking with professional athletes and coaches.

12. Previous experience in sports and entertainment industry strongly preferred.

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