The Manager, Corporate Communications primary role will be to assist with managing and implementing a communications strategy to achieve brand, business, and marketing objectives across internal, business, marketing and executive communications. The position will also be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations for the corporate communications department.  

Role Responsibilities:
·       Compose press releases and media advisories as well as media pitches and spokesperson talking points.

·       Help pitch and secure regular coverage in trade, regional and national outlets

·       Support onsite media needs at events and on game days (as relevant)

·       Monitor team news across traditional and social media to understand and flag relevant trends and updates.

·       Maintain and build media lists.

·       Serve as liaison to sponsorships/partnerships, promoting partnerships 

·       Project manage league wide Community Relations/Social Responsibility programming and team announcements across internal teams (marketing, digital content, PR, CR) 

·       Serve as partner to community relations team, promoting the work of the charitable foundation and other corporate giving

·       Work directly with broadcast teams on inclusions of team news on game days

·       Track and help fulfill inbound media and spokesperson requests

·       Prepare interview and event briefs for spokespersons.

·       Execute general communications support tasks and special projects.

·       Perform administrative duties as assigned

·       Drive internal comms initiatives, to include newsletters, staff updates, internal memos 

·           College graduate with degree in journalism, communications, public relations or similar discipline

·           Strong writing, interpersonal and editorial skills

·           Proven ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines

·           Highly organized, with attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly

·           Candidates should be prepared for both on-site and virtual work

·           Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

·           Sports and/or agency experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.