Communications Manager

Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role manages communications for the league’s Consumer Products business, works as a part of the international communications team supporting the League’s office in Canada, and oversees communications for Digital Media Partnerships and IT/Technology. Working across these teams, the role will develop proactive strategies that strengthen key business relationships, advance league priorities, and engage consumer, business, and trade audiences. The ideal candidate brings experience in a fast-paced consumer or brand environment and can effectively manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute communications strategies for the league’s Consumer Products business, including product launches, campaigns, partnerships, and key retail moments.
• Partner with internal teams and external organizations to increase awareness of NFL products and support business objectives across NFLShop.com and key retailers.
• Manage the communications agency supporting the Consumer Products business, including priorities, deliverables, and results.
• As a member of the international communications team, serve as the day-to-day comms point for the NFL office in Toronto supporting all Canada-related priorities.
• Partner with communications colleagues across league offices and the 32 clubs to amplify priority stories and key moments.
• Work regularly with league executives, business leaders, partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with consumer, business, sports, entertainment, fashion, and technology media.
• Contribute to issues and crisis communications as needed, supporting timely and coordinated responses.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, media relations, or a related field.
• Experience working for a consumer-facing brand, communications agency, sports or entertainment organization, or similarly fast-paced business.
• Strong writing, editing, pitching, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor stories for traditional, digital, social-first, and trade audiences.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing proactive communications campaigns, announcements, and media strategies.
• Knowledge of cultural and consumer trends, particularly across sports, fashion, entertainment, arts, lifestyle, media, or technology.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating across functions and building effective relationships with colleagues, leaders, agencies, partners, and media contacts.