Football Communications Associate

About the Atlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team's headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons' NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, in 2002.Who we areOur Blank Family of Businesses Core Values serve as the foundation for the way we operate at all levels:Put People First - Listen & Respond - Include Everyone - Innovate Continuously - Lead by Example - Give Back to OthersWe use our core values as a compass to guide our decisions because they are our North Star. If we live our core values daily, we know everything else will take care of itself. We enjoy a culture rooted in giving back to others through our time, talents, labor, and financial commitment. We are successful when we collaborate with and value each other like family, maintain a hunger to delight guests and continuously innovate, listen closely for even the smallest need for improvement, stand up for convictions, and genuinely own our responsibilities as if our name is on the outside of the building.Our Ideal CandidatesActively Listen - Take an active role in listening by being present in the moment, using healthy body language, and ensuring joint understanding. When we read between the lines and hear what others are saying and what they are not saying, we encounter amazing opportunities to go the extra mile in serving them.Collaborate - Realize that we are better together than we are alone. We achieve much better results when others have the opportunity to add their diverse perspectives. Be open to feedback and actively seek input from a variety of people at varying levels because the best ideas come from those who are closest to those we serve.Engage in Servant Leadership - Put others ahead of yourself even when it's difficult. Find opportunities to lead by example in the way you pitch in and help others. Giving back to others is at the heart of what we do.Build Relationships - Cultivate trust in relationships by showing respect and sensitivity. Invest time in helping others to continuously improve by listening to their ideas and helping them to continuously improve.Own Results - Own issues you encounter even when they are outside of your area of responsibility by taking action or seeking out the needed resolution. You are empowered and expected to take risks aimed at exceeding the expectations of our guests. Take advantage of this rare opportunity by utilizing available resources.SOARSKILLS * OPPORTUNITY * ACCESS * READINESSPosition SummaryThe Football Communications Associate is part of the Falcons new SOAR Associate Leadership Development Program. This 12-month cohort-style program will provide ongoing, meaningful opportunities for professional development, exposure, and the ability to develop skills critical to the Associate's future career growth while contributing to our mission of delivering championship teams on and off the field. Positions are offered in numerous departments across football and business operations. Target hires are early talent seeking entry-level opportunities in the sports and entertainment industry. Our 2026 SOAR program will run from May 2026 through April 2027.Roles and ResponsibilitiesCoordinate all credential requests for training campAssist with season-long and per-game credential requestsAssist the football communications staff with all media access periodsExecute interview requests for local and national mediaAssist in updating and maintaining NFLOMG, updating player bios on a weekly basisAssist with the weekly release and publicationsTranscribe press conferences for select coaches and playersWrite and distribute transaction releases and advisoriesAssist with press box setup and operationsServe as primary contact for the weekly flip cardOversee the football communications home game day staff programAssist with statistical research for postgame notesAssist with overall media efforts and coverage of community relations initiatives, serving as the on-site communications contact for select community eventsCompile and distribute daily and national news clipsAssist with media monitoring and trackingQualifications, Required Skills, & TraitsBachelor's degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, or media relationsSports communications or agency experience preferredStrong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of AP StyleStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnelExcellent time-management and organizational skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and demonstrate capability to juggle multiple projectsAbility to handle sensitive informationExperience with Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointExperience with statistical research platforms