Corporate Communications Manager
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, GA
Sales
Posted/Updated: 07/27/18
Atlanta, GA
Sales
Posted/Updated: 07/27/18
Job Summary
Description:
The Corporate Communication Manager should be a strong communicator with a wide array of established Atlanta sports and non-sports media contacts who will proactively pursue off-the-field stories to bolster the awareness of Atlanta Braves, SunTrust Park, and The Battery Atlanta activities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- A proactive approach to create and pitch stories related to the Braves off-the-field activities, including SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta
- Must have established relationships with a wide array of Atlanta media (especially non-sports media)
- Regularly work with media regarding story content and setting up interviews
- Regularly work with broadcasters with special guests, promotions, etc.
- Writing articles for internal publications
- Ability to organize media with executives/players at special events
- Create internal talking points when needed for executives, staff or player interviews
- Crisis communications experience
- Research media outlets and create specific media lists through Cision subscription for local and outer regional markets
- Strategic and creative pitches for promotional/theme nights/days
- Write press releases and media alerts
- Distribute press releases and media alerts to targeted media outlets
- Manage department trainee
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess:
- BA degree in Communications, Journalism or related field
- 7-10 years' experience in a public relations capacity, preferably with an agency background
- Strong experience in public relations writing, pitching, and social media
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, organized and detail orientated person who can prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong creative writing, editing, and pitching skills
- Proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
- Understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and an ability to relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds on all levels within the company
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of Cision preferred
- Ability to work long hours, weekends and occasional holidays
- Must complete a successful Criminal and Credit Background Check
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