LA Galaxy, PR and Communications Manager

Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Summary

The PR and Communications Manager serves as a public relations and communications lead for the LA Galaxy and Dignity Health Sports Park, managing all internal and external communications. The role serves as a primary contact for all external media and is responsible for disseminating information to the media and public daily, in addition to providing media the access necessary to cover the club.

Essential Functions

• Manage communications and public relations duties for the LA Galaxy including liaison for coaches, players and staff with print, online, radio and television media
• Create and oversee creation of all team and venue written materials including press releases, game notes, match day program, etc.
• Manage any incoming media requests for the LA Galaxy players, coaches and executives, including the first team, LA Galaxy II and LA Galaxy Academy (interviews, site, visit, photo shoots, etc.)
• Execute broadcast partner needs (ESPN, FOX, Univision, Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum Deportes), facilitating in-game interviews, disseminating weekly story lines
• Create and craft compelling pitches for placement of stories about the team, its players, and the club
• Compile, distribute and track press clippings to showcase and track the team’s media coverage
• Manage media event operations for LA Galaxy game days and events including press-conferences, daily training access and availability, pre/post-game media availability, media credentialing, etc.
• Promote the LA Galaxy Foundation, venue, and other organizational priorities through strategic communications and public relations initiatives
• Work with human resources department to hire, train and manage communication department associates and part-time/game day staff

Required Qualifications

1. A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, English or Journalism is preferred
2. A minimum of 4-6 years of related work experience in communications
3. A minimum of 2-4 years of supervisory experience
4. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to professionally communicate and interact with all levels of management, staff, etc.
5. Must be self-directed and reliable in planning and completing of tasks
6. Detail-oriented, highly organized with an ability to think clearly under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
7. Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change without notice
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite, including PhotoShop, InDesign and ability to lean other business systems as necessary
9. Ability to travel and work flexible hours, on numerous weekends, and on various holidays, due to the nature of professional sports
10. Team player with professional demeanor demonstrating responsibility, initiative and dependability, all with positive attitude
11. High ethical standards and strong sense of confidentiality

Payscale: $75,000 - $80,000

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants.  We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.

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