Communications Manager

Benefits:

• Simple IRA Matching
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Are you someone who…

• is looking to merge a passion for sports and/or children with a career in marketing & communications?
• wants to be a part of the collaborative marketing team?
• is eager to grow with flexible and thriving brands?

Hi, we’re Stronger Youth Brands, and we’re looking for you!
Stronger Youth Brands (headquarters for Soccer Shots and Little Kickers franchise systems) is seeking a creative and high-performing Communications Manager to help enhance our brand through our written communications to our customers, franchise communities, and other external audiences.
The Communications Manager helps to position Stronger Youth Brands as an industry leader in youth enrichment programming and as a top-tier franchisor providing quality programs and support to our growing franchise businesses globally.
Responsibilities:

• End Consumer Communications (for families/press/media)
  • write, copy-edit, proofread, revise
  • Write content for print and web, including the company website.
  • Ensure adherence to the company’s voice and brand standards.
  • Ensure grammatical accuracy in all communications.
  • Manage the press release process and media efforts
  • Track & report on communications metrics.
• Internal Communications (for franchise communities)
  • Manage communications process (submission, proofing, approvals, testing, and scheduling).
  • Ensure adherence to the company’s voice and brand standards.
  • Ensure grammatical accuracy in all communications.
  • Email deployment process & scheduling.
  • Test phone numbers, links, and other functions to ensure actionability for end users.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert on Communication Strategy & Process
  • Work cross-functionally to support communication/execution/roll-out of all brand promotions and key initiatives.
  • Develop internal communication plans that align with strategic vision.
  • Support media monitoring of the company’s external brand presence and reputation (media research, coverage analysis, sentiment reporting).
  • Support enterprise awards and editorial calendar efforts, including identifying recognition opportunities, submitting applications, and amplifying award wins.

We're seeking a hard-working, team-player with:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (including communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, or related field)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal or corporate communications - editing, copyediting, proofing, or other related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook.
• Relentless attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace with competing priorities
• Strong project management skills
• Passion for the Stronger Youth Brands mission
• Core value fit

Stronger Youth Brands (“SYB”) is a franchising platform offering diversified, high-quality child-centric enrichment programming to discerning families. Our growing team supports over 400 Soccer Shots franchises (US & Canada) and Little Kickers franchises (Global) running intro-to-soccer programs for kids ages 2-8.
We serve over 500,000 kids each year in North America alone, and we’re growing!
Come work for Stronger Youth Brands and experience our:

• flexible work schedules
• hard-working, team-oriented, and friendly staff
• top-notch company culture

Apply now!

Flexible work from home options available.