Raul Hernandez
Aubrey,Texas
Summary
Media Relations with 3+ years of experience in the soccer industry. Efficient AP writing of press releases and match recaps, while working on game notes. Fluent in Spanish and English at writing, speaking and reading.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Relations Coordinator
FC Dallas
03.2022 - Current
- Currently working as a full-time media relations coordinator for MLS NEXT Pro’s North Texas SC and as Toyota Stadium’s Venue Press Officer.
- Coordinate interviews and media availability’s with the head coach and players.
- Pitch story ideas to MLS NEXT Pro and local media to tell compelling stories of the players on the team.
- On game days I set up press box, edit RSVP sheet for interns to manage media will call, and manage meal count for media in attendance.
- Managed credential applications for FC Dallas and North Texas SC.
- Oversee the media team on North Texas SC game days.
Media Relations Intern to Part Time
FC Dallas
02.2020 - 03.2022
- During my part time position I assisted both FC Dallas and North Texas SC working on game notes, media will call and match recaps.
- Managed North Texas SC’s social media accounts during the 2020 and 2021 season.
- Interned in spring of the 2018 season under Jason Minnick in media and communications.
- Helped translating interviews for the non-English speaking players.
- Transcribed quotes for visiting team that would be sent to them and league for use.
Media Accreditation Assistant
CONCACAF Gold Cup
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted during the 2019 Gold Cup as a Media Accreditation Assistant at Toyota Stadium.
- During the four days I worked, I managed the media will call and handed press members their credentials and photo bibs as required.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
North Central Texas College
Corinth, Texas12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Alexandria, LASkills
- Bilingual - Spanish and English
- Quick and hands on learner
- Time flexible and punctual
- Experience in game notes, game recaps and press releases
- Communicative
- Team player
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe
- Media outreach
Timeline
Media Relations Coordinator
FC Dallas
03.2022 - Current
Media Relations Intern to Part Time
FC Dallas
02.2020 - 03.2022
Media Accreditation Assistant
CONCACAF Gold Cup
06.2019 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Communications
North Central Texas College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Accomplishments
- FC Dallas Department of the Year 2021 – Media and Communications