Seasonal Media Assistant - Seattle Reign FC

Seattle Reign FC is entering an exciting new era with a commitment to growth and excellence on and off the pitch. They are seeking a Seasonal Media Assistant to support their communications and marketing team by managing media relationships, coordinating interviews, and creating media materials. The role is part-time and requires a proactive individual who can thrive in high-pressure environments while contributing to the club's external messaging. Responsibilities 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 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 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 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 May travel with the team to select away matches throughout the season to support media operations, requests and press conferences Skills 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 organizational mission: Create Moments, Enrich Lives, and Unify & Uplift Through Soccer, in all interactions with colleagues, partners, vendors, and fans Available to travel for select away matches 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 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 Company Overview Seattle Sounders FC is a Major League Soccer team It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Renton, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is