U.S. Soccer Overview

 We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team. 

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.

The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners. 

The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees: Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.

Position Description

The Media Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing media operations for all U.S. Soccer events, including U.S. Senior Men’s and Women’s National Team games. This position interfaces with a wide range of venues, media members and FIFA Member Associations to coordinate and execute media operations at the highest level in the industry.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and execute media operations at U.S. Soccer events, including but not limited to U.S. Senior Men’s and Women’s National Team games, Annual General Meeting, National Soccer Hall of Fame and other ancillary events. This includes setup of media areas, catering arrangements, press credential process, and management of volunteers.
• Co-manage U.S. Soccer’s event accreditation system. This includes pre-event and during event processing of attendee registration, photo submissions, assigning proper access, production of event credentials (includes needs for venue, staff, media, broadcast etc.) and on-site distribution.
• Maintain quality and inventory of media operations items and equipment for events.
• Negotiate vendor agreements to align with department budget and process event invoices.
• Develop a network of volunteers and manage event day staff.
• Research and update market media lists prior to events being announced and manage U.S. Soccer’s media list database.
• Be familiar with U.S. Soccer Media Guidelines and ensure they are carried out during events to create a professional working environment for journalists while protecting the rights of U.S. Soccer’s media partners.
• Track and produce media coverage reports following U.S. Soccer events.
• Assist in promoting local media coverage and distributing media information in advance of U.S. Soccer events.
• Assist with other areas including, but not limited to, Event Operations, Broadcast Operations, Corporate Partnerships and Ticketing to help best execute U.S. Soccer events. 
• Miscellaneous departmental duties as deemed necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with professional and international level soccer. Experience working soccer events a plus
• Experience working in media, sports or entertainment is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver high quality work and execute under pressure/deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize workflow
• Proven ability to work with public figures, athletes, and executives in a professional environment
• Proficient with technology programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Experience with accreditation software is a plus
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) – able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently
• Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
• Bachelor’s degree required

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. 

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.