Position Overview
Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) is seeking a Manager of Communications to assist with the promotion of HSE's business initiatives. You will work closely with the Director of Communications on the day-to-day operations, strategies and objectives of the department. The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing, editing and organizational skills and a willingness to learn and flourish in a fast-growing, evolving environment. Additionally, the candidate will have a creative mindset and approach towards developing publicity campaigns and announcements.
Hornets Values
- We operate with the highest level of integrity, driven by moral standards that guide us in everything we do.
- We communicate with full candor; openly, honestly, and respectfully with clarity.
- We work in the spirit of one team, committed to one vision, shared values, and an inclusive culture that ensures every person feels valued and respected.
- We hold ourselves accountable, and responsible to raise high levels of expectations of ourselves and our team.
- We compete at the highest levels and strive to be the best at everything we do
- We act with resilience and thrive in the face of challenges bringing others along with us.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote organization’s business initiatives in areas such as corporate social responsibility (CSR), ticket sales, marketing, corporate partnerships, retail and more.
- Develop, write and edit copy for various organizational platforms to be disseminated both externally and internally, including press releases, media advisories, talking points, marketing and promotional materials, and more.
- Help establish messaging for organization and individual departments, including specific marketing campaigns.
- Build, execute and recap publicity plans and campaigns around corporate and business initiatives.
- Proactively pitch stories to media to increase awareness of organization’s business successes and community efforts.
- Assist with public relations and communications efforts around Spectrum Center, including renovations, F&B offerings and more.
- Develop creative publicity announcements for various organizational business initiatives
- Assist with award nominations.
- Assist with preparation for media events and interviews.
- Assist with organization’s media monitoring.
- Assist with Hornets Alumni outreach and engagement opportunities.
- Respond to media inquiries.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities
To perform the job successfully, you will have or demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, sports management, English or related field preferred
- Excellent communication skills including writing, editing and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of AP style
- Experience with writing, research, editing and transcription
- Experience with communicating to various audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness to learn and flourish in a fast-growing, evolving environment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize when given clearly defined goals and objectives
- Ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information
- Ability to be a flexible and reliable teammate, both within the department and the company as a whole
- Ability to present self in professional manner and interact with all levels of the organization and outside stakeholders, ranging from season ticket holders to corporate and community partners to vendors.
- Ability to work extended hours on occasion, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to attend games and events when necessary
Additional Information
This is a full time benefit eligible position. HSE is dedicated to creating and upholding a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity. HSE provides valuable benefits and competitive time off policies to help you and your family lead healthy, balanced lives. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered.
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