Co-Head Of Marketing: Pr & Media

Job Title: Co-Head of Marketing: PR & Media – Jersey Shore Wave Women’s Tackle Football

Location: New Jersey (Remote with in-person opportunities)

Position Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

Estimated Hours: 10-15 hours per week + 5-10 hours on game days

Start Date: Immediately

Season Runs: March – July (with year-round responsibilities)

The Jersey Shore Wave, New Jersey‚Äôs premier professional women‚Äôs tackle football team and a proud member of the Women‚Äôs National Football Conference (WNFC), is seeking a Co-Head of Marketing: PR & Media to command our public relations strategy, manage media partnerships, and collaboratively drive the franchise’s overarching marketing strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role managing the public narrative of a professional sports organization. You will act as the primary voice and liaison for the team to the external media world, while working hand-in-hand with your Co-Head of Marketing counterpart to elevate the Wave’s overall brand presence.

Responsibilities:

• Public Relations Management: Handle press releases, pitch stories to local and national outlets, and proactively manage local news coverage for the team, players, and coaching staff.
• Media Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact and liaison between the team and the press, facilitating media requests, scheduling interviews, and managing press credentials.
• Broadcast & Radio Partnerships: Cultivate, secure, and manage broadcast and radio partnerships to expand the team’s reach and audience engagement.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with the Co-Head of Marketing: Digital Marketing to develop overarching marketing strategies, shape the team’s cohesive branding, and execute revenue generation initiatives.

Conditions of Work:

• 10-15 hours of work per week and 5-10 hours on game days

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience in public relations, communications, sports media, or journalism
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, ideally with existing contacts in New Jersey/New York local media
• Exceptional professional writing and verbal communication skills for crafting press releases and handling media pitches
• Motivated, goal-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively in a co-leadership structure
• Passion for women‚Äôs sports and a commitment to helping grow football opportunities
• Located in or able to travel to New Jersey as needed

What You’ll Gain:

• Executive-level experience directing public relations and media strategy for a professional sports franchise.
• Resume-building experience in media relations, partnership management, and cross-functional leadership.
• A measurable impact on the growth of a professional women‚Äôs sports franchise, with the opportunity to directly influence the team’s public narrative and media footprint.

About the WNFC:

The Women’s National Football Conference is the premier women‚Äôs football (American) league in the U.S., featuring the highest level of competition and visibility in the sport. The WNFC is committed to showcasing the talent, athleticism, and leadership of women in football.