Staff Assistant, Football Communications

Staff Assistant, Football Communications

Department: Communications

Direct Supervisor: Senior Manager of Football Communications

Status: Hourly

The Miami Dolphins Communications Department is seeking an enthusiastic, team-first, self-starter with industry experience and a desire to excel in sports communications. The individual must demonstrate initiative in completing all tasks at hand and have strong time-management and organizational skills.

This individual must be able to work effectively both individually and within a team framework, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Knowledge and experience in football statistics (game releases, notes, etc.) are strongly preferred. Writing samples may be requested as part of the hiring process.

• This is an hourly position based on-site at the Miami Dolphins Training Facility (Miami Gardens)
• Note:
  
  This role typically requires 40+ hours per week, including weekends – primarily during football season.

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the communications department
• Assist in facilitating player interviews with local and national media
• Transcribe coach and player media availabilities
• Compile and distribute daily news clippings and daily news roundup
• Provide statistical support and research for the team's media guide, weekly release and postgame notes
• Format and distribute statistical information to staff and media
• Produce the weekly flip card
• Regularly provide updates and maintenance for the team's NFLOMG media site
• Assist with press box duties on home game days
• Support statistical research and media site updates remotely during all away games
• Oversee production crews for specialty shoots at the football training facility
• Assist with internal research and information requests
• Perform general administrative duties as needed
• Assist as needed on communications efforts across the organization's brands (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Open, Formula 1  Miami Grand Prix)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related program
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in sports communications (internship, part-time, or full-time)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-directed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop primarily)
• Willingness to work extended hours, including holidays and weekends

• Attitude – A team player who is willing to assist others, carries themselves in a professional manner and with a friendly demeanor, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Reliable – Arrives on time, is detail-oriented, operates and communicates in a consistent and professional manner, and is easy to access.
• Service-oriented – Dedicated to providing a first-class experience for the media and operating with a service mindset, both internally and externally. Able to troubleshoot, ask for feedback and find ways to improve

The Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and South Florida Motorsports are proud to be Drug-Free Workplaces. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.