What are the responsibilities and job description for the Football Communications Seasonal Assistant position at Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons Football Communications Seasonal Assistant will assist in executing overall media strategy and tactical efforts for both the football communications and digital departments, in alignment with the objectives for both departments. They will work to provide daily support and media coordination in various areas. This position will help drive deeper storytelling and greater media awareness of Falcons efforts.
Versatility, passion, relationship building and a strong sense of urgency are critical to the success of this position. This fast-paced and challenging opportunity requires strong organizational, communication and storytelling skills (verbal and written), creative ability and a proactive detail-oriented mindset.
This assignment will begin on or around July 14, 2025, and will end approximately two weeks following the final game of the 2025-26 football season (regular or postseason). This role is based in person at our Atlanta Falcons training facility in Flowery Branch, GA. Candidates must be available to work up to 40 hours per week, including all home games and potential holidays during the NFL season.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate all credential requests for training camp
- Assist with season-long and per-game credential requests as needed
- Manage and distribute parking passes for home games
- Assist the football communications staff with all media access periods
- Execute interview requests for local and national media
- Assist in updating and maintaining NFLOMG, updating player bios on a weekly basis
- Assist with the weekly release and publications
- Transcribe press conferences for select coaches and players
- Write and distribute transaction releases and advisories
- Assist with press box setup and operations
- Serve as primary contact for the weekly flip card
- Oversee the football communications home game day staff program
- Assist with statistical research for postgame notes
- Assist with overall media efforts and coverage of community relations initiatives, serving as the on-site communications contact for select community events
- Compile and distribute daily and national news clips
- Assist with media monitoring and tracking
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, or media relations
- Sports communications or agency experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of AP Style
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and demonstrate capability to juggle multiple projects
- Ability to handle sensitive information
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with statistical research platforms
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
