Director, Football Public Relations

About the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football League’s AFC South Division. The Jaguars are one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, playing their first regular season home game on September 3, 1995 in Jacksonville, Fla., and have since won four division titles. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan, a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate, Fulham Football Club, All Elite Wrestling, Bold Events and Iguana Investments. Since 2012, Mr. Khan’s impact on the Northeast Florida community has exceeded $500 million, including charitable giving through the Jaguars Foundation, capital improvements to EverBank Stadium and the creation of Daily’s Place, which hosts upwards of 40 concerts a year. Over the next several years, the Jaguars and Iguana Investments will build a new Sports Performance Center to house all football operations and launch Phase 1 of the Shipyards, a complete reimagination of the riverfront which will include a Four Seasons hotel, office building and modernized marina.

The Jaguars company values are Passion, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Empowerment (PRIDE). The Jaguars believe in the importance of diversity, continual learning and transparency. We also understand the role that excitement, originality and fun play in the workplace. All of these ideas come together to build a strong and dynamic workplace culture. Because of this, we are dedicated to, and encouraged by, leading the way in developing a distinct and inclusive team.

Summary

Under the leadership of the Chief Communications Officer, develop, communicate and participate in the execution of a football communications strategy for the Jaguars and upon occasion, other related entities, including the Jaguars Foundation, Iguana Investments, 1st DownTown Jacksonville and all other business endeavors. Develop and maintain relationships with members of the local, national and international media in a professional and strategic manner while serving as a reliable resource for information, thereby enhancing the reputation of the team, creating new fans locally and abroad and protecting the integrity and credibility of the organization and its personnel. While reporting to the Director of Football Communications, serve as a conduit between the football public relations department and the football operation, while also providing proactive media outreach, facilitating daily inquiries and executing interview requests for football players and staff.

Job Responsibilities

Job Requirements

Required

Preferred

Perks and Offerings

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