Manager, Corporate Communications – National Training Center​/New Business Ventures

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview
The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. As the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States, U.S. Soccer has played an integral part in charting the course for the sport in the USA for more than 100 years.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport.

Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

The Manager of Corporate Communications – National Training Center/New Business Ventures - will be responsible for supporting strategic communications initiatives that enhance the visibility of U.S. Soccer, with a particular focus on the National Training Center (NTC) in Atlanta and new business ventures. This role requires experience in media relations, community engagement, and storytelling to effectively communicate the organization’s goals and achievements.

• NTC & Metro Atlanta Communications
• Support the strategic communications plan for all NTC/Metro Atlanta-related initiatives.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local and national media to promote the NTC.
• Serve as a communications liaison for Atlanta-based stakeholders and key partners.
• Support media and community events around NTC milestones.
• Support the NTC partnership development team with communication strategies.
• Provide media relations assistance for Men's, Women's, Youth, and Extended National Teams when training at the NTC.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with established Federation messaging, internally and externally.
• Collaborate with content team to align messaging and storytelling initiatives.
• B2B Communications and New Business Ventures
• Support strategic communications plans for B2B communications around FIFA World Cup, U.S. Open Cup, and New Business Ventures.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with local and national media to promote the above initiatives.
• Support internal clients within the Federation including strategy, tournaments, and commercial teams to support their communications needs surrounding these initiatives.
• Collaborate with content team to align messaging and storytelling initiatives.

• 5+ years in a media relations/corporate communications role in the sports, media, or entertainment industries.
• Ability to relate to individuals at all levels of the organization with intelligent and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in communications, press and advocacy.
• Strong project management skills with an analytical mindset.
• The ability to work independently and in a collaborative work environment is required, along with strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and planning skills.
• Business, Marketing, English, Journalism or Communications advanced education.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
• General knowledge of soccer.
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission.
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

• Knowledge of the U.S. soccer ecosystem and its members.
• Strategic hustle, initiative, and work ethic with diversity of thought.
• Proactive and curious with a bias for both commercial action and brand values.
• Able to think strategically and handle multiple…