Job Purpose & Reporting

Responsible for implementing ATP PR activities at tournaments and in the respective region(s).

It reports to the Senior Vice President of PR.

Responsibilities & Goals

Develops and implements ATP PR activities with the objective to raise the profile, awareness and image of the ATP, players and tournaments in his / her respective region;
Proactively develops, researches and pitches sports and off-sports story angles in his / her respective region;
Represents ATP to on-site media outlets, responds to questions about players and ATP, facilitates interview requests;
Liaises with Tournament Directors to coordinate player media and promotional activities and advises and coordinates these requests with players and their representatives;
Handles all on-site media interview requests and assists in fulfilling promotional and sponsor-related requests for players;
Coordinates all mandatory post-match interviews as well as one-on-one interviews; advises players on scope/content of upcoming interviews;
Updates existing media contact databases;
Collects daily press clippings and electronic news videos;
Contributes to one or more of the following projects: ATP/Player Clips and Photo Database, Media Guide, Website Content, ATP Tour Uncovered TV Show and/or other special projects handled by PR Department.
Develop and maintain active and positive relationships with all target groups especially players, tournament directors, media and sponsors in his / her respective region to inform and engage them in ATP operations, initiatives and activities;
Coordinate advance publicity with tournament press and PR officers;
Assist in development of ATP publications and Website, promoting awareness for publications developed elsewhere to ensure relevance and sensitivity to tournaments, players, media and fans in his or her respective region.

Requirements

Experience in public relations, media and communications;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Fluency in at least two languages (English + one);
Computer proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Up to 20 weeks of travel to tournaments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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