Director, Corporate Communications

Job Summary

In this role you will:

• Develop year-round positive media coverage strategy for management and overall business initiatives
• Manage a team of full- and part-time employees who support communications initiatives including media outreach and monitoring, archives, game-day credentials and press release management
• Write and disseminate media alerts and news releases to promote initiatives such as community events, business partnerships, ticketing information and other organizational messages
• Understand cross-departmental needs and priorities including our over-arching dedication to guest experience and responsibilities to corporate sponsors
• Provide public relations assistance in crisis situations
• Attend and cover community events at the arena and around the region
• Work with publications director to manage and contribute to program and magazine content
• Work closely with other departments within the organization to initiate local, regional and national media coverage
• Build strong working relationships with local media and community organizations
• Establish and maintain meaningful connectedness in the community, keeping a pulse on local trends, news and events of relevance
• Partner directly with the social media department to coordinate messaging and corporate public relations initiatives
• Monitor social media mentions and national or international stories regarding the organization and decisively influence the organization's media presence and portrayal
• Oversee quality control of publications and written materials across all departments of the business office
• Develop and maintain the corporate speaker's bureau and respond to community requests for presenters
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned 

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work or military experience required with emphasis in journalism or marketing preferred
• Minimum five years of public relations experience
• Knowledge of basketball required
• Deep understanding of how to tell a brand's story across various media and social platforms
• Strong writing and editing skills with advanced knowledge of AP style
• Professional disposition and outstanding interpersonal abilities including strong listening skills and the ability to lead by example and communicate effectively with internal and external partners
• Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail·       Self-motivated and driven, balanced with approachability as you work in a dynamic team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook