Manager, Integrated Communications

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At KC Current, everything we do is in service of our fans, partners, community, and players. Our employees are stewards of that responsibility, working together to elevate the game and deepen our connection to Kansas City and beyond. With a best-in-class training facility and one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women's sports team, KC Current is writing the next chapter with world-class talent and ambition.

Our employees are a team of competitive, passionate, and driven people who are dedicated to this sport, this team, and this community. We aim high, embrace challenges, and take action to get it done. We believe great things happen when we are united. We are seeking individuals who want to march on this mission with us as the world's eyes are watching.

We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.

The Manager, Integrated Communications will play a critical role in shaping and amplifying the narrative of the Kansas City Current's player development ecosystem, including Kansas City Current II, Teal Rising Academy Brazil, Teal Rising Alliance, and other grassroots initiatives. This individual will serve as the primary communications lead for KC Current II, overseeing media relations, storytelling, content strategy, and social media efforts while supporting the broader communications objectives of the Kansas City Current organization.

This role will develop and execute integrated communications strategies that strengthen the club's brand, deepen engagement with fans and stakeholders, and position the Kansas City Current's development pathway as a key pillar of the organization's long-term vision. The position will also provide communications support for the First Team, including matchday operations, media relations, and organizational initiatives as needed.

Communications Strategy & Storytelling

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies for KC Current II, Academy programs, and player development initiatives.
• Identify key messaging and storytelling opportunities that elevate the Kansas City Current ecosystem and reinforce organizational priorities.
• Create compelling narratives featuring players, coaches, staff, and developmental programs to grow awareness and engagement locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across earned, owned, and shared communication channels.
• Support communications planning and execution for major organizational announcements, milestones, and initiatives.

Media Relations

• Serve as the primary communications contact for KC Current II.
• Manage day-to-day media relations, including responding to inquiries, coordinating interviews, and facilitating media access.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, national, and international media.
• Proactively pitch stories that generate earned media coverage across sports, business, lifestyle, and community outlets.
• Monitor media coverage, prepare reporting summaries, and evaluate communications effectiveness.

Soccer Communications

• Lead communications operations for KC Current II, including matchdays, training sessions, media availability, and team announcements.
• Serve as liaison between coaches, players, staff, broadcast partners, and media.
• Coordinate press conferences, post-match media operations, game notes, and statistical resources.
• Support team travel communications logistics and league communication requirements.
• Assist with First Team communications initiatives, matchday operations, media responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Content & Digital Communications

• Oversee social media strategy and content creation for KC Current II and emerging player development channels.
• Create written content for websites, newsletters, media guides, and organizational communications.
• Partner with Content, Marketing, Partnerships, Community Impact, and Soccer Operations to deliver cohesive storytelling and integrated campaigns.
• Support…