Seasonal Media Assistant

JOB TITLE: Seasonal Media Assistant

CLUB: Seattle Reign FC

DEPARTMENT: Marketing

REPORTS TO: Director of Communications

TYPE:  Part-Time, Seasonal (~6-month term with potential for extension)

HOURS: Approximately 30 hours per week, with hours varying based on team needs

FLSA: Non-Exempt

HOURLY PAY: $21.00 - $25.00

OUR CLUB

Seattle Reign FC is a prominent professional women's soccer team competing in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Known for its dynamic play and passionate fan base, Reign FC has made a significant impact on the soccer landscape since its inception. Reign FC is committed to excellence both on and off the field, fostering a culture of inclusivity, community engagement, and social responsibility. Through various initiatives and partnerships, the club strives to inspire and empower the next generation of soccer players and fans, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the Seattle sports community.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Join Seattle Reign FC as a Seasonal Media Assistant and support a dynamic communications and marketing team as we continue to elevate the stories of our players, staff, and club. This part-time, hands-on role plays a critical function in managing media relationships, supporting content execution, and maintaining our club’s professional standards in press-facing environments.

This individual will work cross-functionally to support Reign FC's external messaging, coordinate interviews and player access, and help create compelling, timely, and accurate media materials. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, poised in high-pressure environments, and excited to contribute to a growing global stage for women’s sports!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 Media Relations & Interview Coordination

• Serve as an on-site media liaison during training sessions and home matches.
• Coordinate and schedule player interviews across Zoom, phone, and in-person formats.
• Manage logistics and preparation for local and national media appearances.
• Support media credential organization and approvals.

Storytelling & Content Execution

• Collaborate with the Digital, Photo, and Video teams to support visual storytelling.
• Assist in tracking and preparing player milestones, records, and stat-driven storylines.
• Help maintain and update Reign FC’s media center with key media assets and weekly game notes.

Writing & Communication Support

• Write, proof, and distribute media materials, including press releases and media advisories.
• Transcribe post-match press conferences and player/coach interviews.
• Track and summarize media coverage for internal communications reports.

Event & Game Day Support

• Represent the communications team at training, home matches, and other club events.
• Support broadcast and production logistics, including scheduling press conferences.
• Actively contribute to communications planning for special events and team milestones.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Experience in sports communications, journalism, or public relations (student or early-career professionals welcome).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Organized, detail-oriented, and flexible with a dynamic team schedule.
• Openness to leverage innovative technologies, including AI tools, to enhance media and communications efforts.
• Committed to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and to living organizational values and the to the organizational mission: Create Moments, Enrich Lives, and Unify & Uplift Through Soccer, in all interactions with colleagues, partners, vendors, and fans.

Preferred:

• Experience in a live sports environment (e.g., press box, training sessions, game day operations).
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign (training available if needed).
• Knowledge of soccer statistics and the NWSL landscape.
• Exposure to women’s sports storytelling and media practices.
• Multilingual abilities or interest in global coverage a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• This is a hybrid position with work taking place remotely and in-person at our Headquarters & Training Facility in Renton, WA, as well as at Starfire, Lumen Field for matches, events, and meetings as needed.
• A flexible schedule—including evenings, weekends, and holidays—is required.
• Must reside within Washington state upon date of hire.
• Must be able to facilitate own local travel.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

COMPENSATION

The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00–$25.00 per hour. Base pay at time of offer will take into account job-related knowledge, skills and experience required for the role, internal equity and market.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued and supported. We celebrate our diverse work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives. To that end, if you do not meet every job requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We believe your relevant experience and expertise will help us become a high-performing best-in-class workplace for all. Women, gender-nonbinary, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The physical demands reflected in the duties and work environment herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please do so by emailing the People & Culture Team.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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