Manager International Cooperation and PR (m/f/d)

Bundesliga International GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH and is responsible for the global marketing of the commercial rights owned by Bundesliga. Bundesliga International GmbH’s three business segments Audiovisual Rights, Commercial Partnerships and International Marketing, Digital & Communications – all pursue the clear goal of strengthening Bundesliga’s market position on a sustained basis and of expanding all the marketing activities relating to professional football. To continue expanding the company successfully, we are seeking for a qualified

Manager International Cooperation and PR (m/f/d)

What sets us apart

• Structured onboarding ensures you get off to a good start, while your personal development is guaranteed through extensive and individual training opportunities
• Our attractive employer benefits, such as support for the company pension scheme, access to the corporate benefits program and membership of the group accident insurance, complement a unique opportunity to work at one of the world’s best football leagues
• The possibility of mobile working makes your work flexible to suit you

Where – The Westend in Frankfurt am Main will be your new workplace
When – You are ready to start with us in the International Cooperation and PR department as soon as possible
Who – We are looking for a personality to liven up the game, enrich the environment and further strengthen our team

These exciting tasks await you on our pitch

• Support the Head of International Cooperation and PR in developing and executing our global PR strategy
• Coordinate and manage several international PR agencies in target markets
• Organize and execute media activities in international target markets, including overseeing regular international media visits
• Develop and maintain media relationships across sports, business, and media sectors
• Handle international media requests and draft our English language press releases, arranging additional interviews and press opportunities with relevant media based on the organisation’s latest activities
• Collaborate with Bundesliga clubs to secure availability of players, coaches, and executives for international media
• Monitor global media outlets to keep DFL management informed of the latest news across the sports landscape
• Ensure the DFL is present at leading B2B sports events and conferences around the world

These are the skills you need to be in our starting eleven

• Studies: Business administration, sports management, journalism, or similar with a focus on marketing, media or international management
• Professional experience: 3-5 years in sports management/sports media, ideally international and/or related to soccer/the Bundesliga
• A deep knowledge and experience of media/public relations, ideally in an international environment
• Communication: Strong intercultural communication skills and negotiation skills
• Languages: Native English speaker, additional foreign languages an advantage
• Character: Strong commercial mindset, hands-on mentality, team player

Do you want to give your best every day with us?

Write down in three sentences why we should hire you, attach your CV and references and send your application by e-mail, stating your starting date and salary expectations:

team@dfl.de

Please note that the filling of this position is initially limited to 2 years. There is an option for permanent employment.

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH – Applicant management