Interested in working for Major League Soccer (MLS) or Soccer United Marketing (SUM)?
As the League for the New America, MLS strives to unite soccer's fans across the U.S., fueling their passion and providing aspiration - and inspiration - to a rapidly expanding soccer culture. SUM is the preeminent soccer marketing company in the United States.
Headquartered in New York City, MLS and SUM are committed to attracting and retaining the most talented people in the sports industry. Both organizations strive to foster an environment that allows all employees to thrive in their work efforts. MLS and SUM seek enthusiastic candidates who are passionate and dedicated to helping fulfill our mission. Current open positions at MLS and SUM are listed below. If you don't find an opening that fits your career goals, you can check back at a later date as we frequently update listings, or you can send your resume and cover letter to be considered when an opportunity becomes available.
Qualified candidates who are interested in exploring job opportunities at MLS or SUM should send resumes with a cover letter to the following:
MLS/SUM Human Resources
420 5th Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Email: MLSJOBS@mlsnet.com
Fax: 212-450-1302
If you are interested in exploring job opportunities with the MLS Clubs, please apply online by visiting the MLS Clubs Job Board: http://mls.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/default.cfm
Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing are proud to be equal opportunity employers. It is each company's policy to welcome candidates without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, or veteran status. Thank you for your interest in joining the soccer community!
Available Positions
Major League Soccer
Soccer United Marketing
- Senior Editorial Producer
- New Media Editor
- Account Executive, Partnership Marketing
- Editor
- MLS Digital - Local Digital Coordinator
- Manager, Marketing
MLS Camps
None available at this time.
Senior Editorial Producer
Summary
The Senior Editorial Producer's responsibility is to manage and develop web content and promotional coverage of the club. The position calls for a sharp person who can wear many hats: editor, producer, blogger. He or she can also handle content management systems and work with photos and video. This includes headlines, photos with captions, and blog posts/feature stories. This is amazing growth opportunity any candidate looking to join a highly creative media organization
The ideal candidate is fluent in the digital ecosystem, can write well, has light html skills and some experience modifying pictures with a program like Photoshop.
Department
SUM Digital
Reports To
Editor - In- Chief MLS Digital
Additional Employees in Department
MLS Digital Team
Employees Managing Directly
None
Primary Responsibilities
- Be responsible for creating compelling stories related to Global Soccer, MLS, MLS Clubs and their players.
- Write timely and relevant content for the target demographic.
- Be responsible for managing incoming content and writing new content.
- Create community focused content, such as polls and photo galleries, triggering deeper engagement from community members.
- Work within the content management system to post content on a regular basis.
- Create headlines, teasers, and summaries that entice readers.
Other Roles
As deemed necessary by Editor - in Chief, MLS Digital
Required Skills
- Have a deep knowledge and appreciation of soccer.
- Be highly familiar with the blogosphere and social media and be comfortable posting content using blogging software or content management system.
- Provide writing samples that indicate you are a dynamic writer.
- Have 5+ years experience editing and writing -- preferably in web and/or other short form content.
- Have light html and programming skills and the ability to edit pictures
- Be a self-starter, entrepreneurial, positive, and collaborative.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlsnet.com.
New Media Editor
Summary
Major League Soccer is seeking a New Media Editor to manage the editorial process of the league's official website and produce content.
Description
The New Media Editor's responsibility is to manage and develop web content and promotional coverage of the league. The position calls for a sharp person who can wear many hats: writer, editor, producer, blogger. He or she can also handle content management systems and work with photos and video. This includes copyediting and publishing articles to the web, including writing headlines, subheds, and caption; writing breaking news articles and feature stories; and blogging and utilizing social media.
The ideal candidate is fluent in the digital ecosystem, possesses strong writing skills, is capable of working under tight deadlines, has light html skills, and has some experience modifying pictures with a program like Photoshop.
Responsibilities
- Manage and publish incoming content, including writing headlines, teasers, and summaries that entice readers.
- Brainstorm and create compelling stories related to MLS, its teams, and its players.
- Monitor national and international news sources, and write timely and relevant repurposed content for the target demographic.
- Create realtime content around remote live events and matches, often evenings and weekends.
- Create community-focused content, such as polls and photo galleries, triggering deeper engagement from community members.
- Operate within the blogosphere and utilize social-networking tools.
- Work with editors and content producers at MLS clubs to share content and best practices.
Skills and Requirements
- Have a deep knowledge and appreciation of soccer, specifically MLS.
- Be highly familiar with the blogosphere and social media and be comfortable posting content using blogging software or content management system.
- Have 2+ years experience editing and writing -- preferably in web and/or other short-form content.
- Have light html and programming skills and the ability to edit pictures
- Provide writing samples that indicate you are a dynamic writer.
- Be a self-starter, entrepreneurial, positive, and collaborative.
- Self-motivated, positive and collaborative attitude.
This is an amazing growth opportunity for any candidate looking to join a highly creative media organization.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlsnet.com.
Account Executive, Partnership Marketing
Department
Partnership Marketing
Reports To
Director, Partnership Marketing
Employees Managing Directly
Full-Time Intern
Additional Employees in Department
Vice-President, Partnership Marketing
Director, Partnership Marketing
Director, Partnership Marketing
Manager, Marketing Operations
Account Executive, Partnership Marketing
Account Executive, Partnership Marketing
Account Executive, Partnership Marketing
Coordinator, Partnership Marketing
Applicable Interns
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage and fulfill partner contractual elements, including event benefits, ad/collateral approvals and player appearances.
- Enhance current partnerships based on feedback and key learnings through creative and strategic program development, aligning with existing SUM properties and identifying viable cross-promotional opportunities
- Serve as an industry leader, utilizing soccer specific resources and program development to create value for existing/potential SUM Partners and SUM Properties
- Manage applicable SUM property budgets
- Liaise with consultant staff to execute sponsorship deliverables onsite
- Assist in planning, fulfillment and activation of SUM meetings, hospitality and SUM events, including but not limited to Major League Soccer, Federacion Mexicana de Futbol, US Soccer, Chivas de Guadalajara, FC Barcelona, InterLiga, SuperLiga, CONCACAF Champions League and CONCACAF Gold Cup
Other Roles and Functions
As deemed necessary by the Director, Partnership Marketing
Requirements
- Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
- A minimum of 4-5 years experience of solid marketing/communications/event experience with an agency and/or consumer oriented company
- An excellent communicator, a high-energy self-starter and highly intelligent individual with exceptional conceptual and creative skills, with the ability to visualize and translate the needs of partners
- Strong understanding of the multicultural marketplace with a focus on the Hispanic segment
- Strong understanding of the sports industry and commitment to stay current on trending and innovations
- Strong organizational skills including an ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding with hands-on event management and execution experience, ideally with Hispanic and Sports related events
- Demonstrated leadership and management ability. Proven track record in a leadership role with strong coaching and mentoring abilities
- A keen sense of business process and how marketing, communications, and events are used to impact the bottom line and drive brand objectives
- Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to travel extensively
- Bachelor's degree required
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlsnet.com.
Editor
Summary
Editor will work with the newly formed editorial team on content for League website. Will produce and edit video projects and distribute via website and other content partners.
Department
MLS Digital
Reports to
Senior Video Producer, MLS Digital [Jason Saghini]
Additional Employees in Department
General Manager, MLS Digital [TBD]
Editor in Chief, MLS Digital [Greg Lalas]
Lead Editor, MLS Digital [Scott Riddell]
Editor, MLS Digital [Daniel Haiek]
Employees Managing Directly
None
Primary Responsibilities
- Primary focus of creating original content for outside partners (AT&T fulfillment)
- Edit internal office video requests and content for website (focus on Spanish content)
- Work with International Communications group on Spanish coverage
- Delivery of internal & external footage requests
- Assist with production of all website editorial content
- Manage external video delivery to content partners (YouTube, Sling, Hulu, etc)
Other Roles
As deemed necessary by Senior Video Producer, MLS Digital
Required Skills
- Spanish proficiency
- Final Cut Pro/Avid (or similar) & After Effects (or similar) editing experience
- Photoshop experience
- Ability to shoot with DV Cameras, including sound and lighting techniques
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work on several projects at once and stick to deadlines
- Willingness to travel and work unconventional hours and weekends when necessary
Preferred Skills
Knowledge and passion for Major League Soccer
Experience in sports industry
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlsnet.com.
MLS Digital - Local Digital Coordinator
Summary
The Local Digital Coordinator will act as a key member of the MLS Digital Team, helping to coordinate with each of our clubs to ensure they are making the most of their new digital assets. This person will work directly with selected clubs to help, maximize web engagement, market key local initiatives and support the fans. This is an amazing opportunity for any candidate looking to join a fast-paced, growing digital media organization. MLS Digital is a groundbreaking new effort to maximize sports coverage in the new digital media era.
Department
MLS Digital
Reports to
Local Marketing Manager
Additional Employees in Department
MLS Digital Team
Primary Responsibilities
- Work directly with four clubs to support their digital efforts
- Create digital marketing programs in coordination with the club
- Help the clubs leverage digital systems to drive business results
- Coordinate digital advertising and sponsorship campaigns
- Help the clubs create and market ticket packages
- Coordinate editorial packages
- Coordinate feature requests to the MLS Development Team
- Coordinate with the MLS Technology and Editorial teams to launch features and drive engagement
- Act as a first line of support for local digital initiatives
- Share best practices between clubs
Other Roles
As deemed necessary by Group Manager, MLS Digital
Required Skills
- Experience running a website or blog (please include links)
- Knowledge and deep understanding of Major League Soccer
- Understanding of digital marketing and advertising
- Familiarity with the Drupal Content Management System strongly preferred
- Light HTML and CSS coding skills
- Photoshop and design ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Bachelor's degree
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlsnet.com.
Manager, Marketing
Department
Marketing
Reports To
Director, Marketing
Departmental Employee Overview
Director of Marketing
Marketing Manager
Manager Creative Services
Designers (2)
Traffic Coordinator
Applicable Interns
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and managing the overall marketing strategy and annual marketing plan for Major League Soccer.
- Work closely with Marketing Director to create and execute MLS supporters outreach programs and initiatives.
- Coordinate MLS marketing initiatives and outreach platforms.
- Manage key relationships in the soccer community: youth soccer, adult soccer, etc.
- Manage the Marketing Department budget on a day-to-day basis.
- Create and coordinate marketing strategies for MLS sub-brands: e.g. MLS WORKS, MLS Direct Kick, MLSgear.com
- Work with other functional areas to generate additional marketing opportunities.
- Oversee MLS branding and messaging across different partner funded marketing programs.
- Day-to-day management of vendors and agencies.
- Work closely with Creative Services group in developing messages and creative elements to support MLS Brand and sub-brands (e.g. creative brief, content development, etc.).
Requirements
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing, event marketing, advertising and/or promotions (agency, sports team, league, etc.).
- Understanding of program and/event production cycle (e.g. planning, budgeting, execution, evaluation, etc).
- Knowledge of US soccer landscape.
- Ability to generate synergies with other departments and partners.
- Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast paced environment.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred (written and verbal).
- Bachelor's degree required.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to mlsjobs@mlsnet.com.
