Accurately disseminate pertinent information regarding the team to the following Hispanic publics – internet, print, radio and television (via arranged interviews when necessary)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Average
Percent
of Time

35% • Press Releases

25% • Media Relations - Interview and story placements

25% • Website

10% • Media Guide

05% • Team/League Support


SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Prepare / translate and distribute relevant announcements and information on players, coaches and team initiatives

• Collaborate on set up and running of game day press operations

• Preparation of relevant information for media

• Provide pertinent game summaries and notes to league and media in Spanish

• Contribute to development of story ideas for features by Director of Communications; may be contracted out.

• Collaborate on archiving of permanent articles, photos and video regarding team and organize effectively so that internal and external requests can be fulfilled in a timely manner. This includes player and game specific information.

• Provide information and feedback to Director of Communications, which are critical to execution of media relations’ plan

Required Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of public relations/media relations experience is required.

Position Level: Entry Level

Position Reports To: Director of Communications

Employment Salary From:   20,000 to 30,000

This Job offers the following Benefits:

Full Medical, Dental Benefits

Contact by E-mail please.

This Job Requires the Following Skills:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

> Strong interpersonal, public speaking, writing and overall communication skills.

> Bilingual – English and Spanish

> Capacity for exhibiting sound judgment in pressure situations

> Knowledge of Soccer

> Ability to work with numbers and statistics.

This Job Requires the Following Computer Skills:

Good computer skills - working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop.

Education Required:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from college or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. College diploma preferred.

Fields of Expertise:

Pubic Relations, Media Relations

Location: Carson, CA

Position Type: Full Time

US Citizenship required: Yes

Travel Required: 40% of the time (approximate)

Job Posted Wed 9-Apr-08 5:18 PM

Duration: 90 days
Expiration Date: Tue 8-Jul-08 5:00 PM days
Listing Type: regular days

* NOTE: for jobs that require payment, the expiration date reflects the amount PAID as of this moment and *not* the requested duration.