COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. Dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles, LAFC is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. The ownership group comprises local leaders and innovators with expertise in entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in soccer and the Los Angeles community, operating BMO Stadium (22,000 seats) and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles.

About the role

The Coordinator, Communications will be a key contributor to the Club’s sporting public relations (PR) efforts while providing administrative support to the communications department. This role coordinates with internal production teams and external media (international and domestic) to secure optimal coverage for the club. It also works cross-functionally with other marketing departments to disseminate information to internal stakeholders. This role reports to the VP, Communications and operates on a hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 in-office days per week.

Responsibilities

• Media Support
  • Coordinate and schedule players for internal media and marketing needs to drive brand awareness and interest.
  • Facilitate media and broadcast interview requests for LAFC players and coaches.
  • Brainstorm and create media pitches that elevate LAFC players, coaches, and front office staff on and off the field.
  • Monitor news and disseminate information and media clips within the organization and to stakeholders.
  • Monitor the department inbox and respond to inbound messages in a timely manner.
• Match Day Coordination
  • Attend all LAFC home games to assist with media hosting and logistics, including arrival check-ins, seating assignments, and distribution of statistical information to media outlets.
  • Manage and process media credentials for local and visiting media for each game.
  • Supervise and lead part-time game day staff to ensure press box operations, press conference room setup, and on-field photography spots are prepared for home matches.
• PR Publication Production
  • Research, write, and edit media guides, rosters, player bios, coach bios, game notes, press releases, and other media materials for the club.
  • Coordinate production logistics of publications, ensuring high standards of creation, presentation, sustainability, and ease-of-use.
  • Upload and maintain media materials on LAFC and Major League Soccer (MLS) media portals for accurate and quick distribution.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Serve as the club PR representative on select road trips, including MLS regular season away matches and tournament road matches.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the department.
  • Collaborate with the Club’s community relations department to drive coverage of team activations in the local community.
  • Assist with public relations efforts for LAFC2 (the official MLS NEXT Pro affiliate of LAFC).
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University.
• Prior experience in sports communications or public relations at the professional or collegiate level.
• Solid knowledge of Major League Soccer (MLS), statistics, and soccer terminology.
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to proactively optimize team messaging and storylines.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Positive and optimistic attitude to lead and inspire other departments.
• Ability to work productively and multi-task in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Korean is a plus.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the event calendar.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid, current U.S. passport and travel with the team as needed.

Pay

The compensation for this role is $26.00 per hour.