Senior Coordinator, Corporate Communications

The Sr. Coordinator, Corporate Communications primary role will be to assist the assistant director of corporate communications 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: 

·    Track and help fulfill inbound media and spokesperson requests

·    Prepare interview and event briefs for spokespersons 

·    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

·    Execute general communications support tasks and special projects

·    Perform administrative duties as assigned

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

Role Qualifications (Skills/Experience/Capabilities):

·    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