JOB OF THE WEEK: Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Communications Manager
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MS&E) seeks to hire a Communications Manager.
MS&E owns and operates three professional sports teams: the NBA's Washington Wizards, the NHL's Washington Capitals, and the WNBA's Washington Mystics. Monumental, which merged Lincoln Holdings and Washington Sports & Entertainment on June 10, 2010, also owns and operates Verizon Center, the premier sports and entertainment venue in Washington, D.C. Additionally the group operates Kettler Capitals Iceplex, the Capitals' state-of-the-art training facility in Arlington, Va., and George Mason University's Patriot Center, located in Fairfax, Va.
Overview
The Communications Manager is a full-time position that is responsible for the creation of the department’s external guides, documents and collateral materials, serves as the primary contact for all statistical & archival inquiries, assists with the execution of all communications functions and responsibilities, and oversees all media services and game day requirements for the Washington Wizards. In addition, the position will assist with all communications functions and responsibilities for the Washington Mystics as needed.
**Responsibilies include, but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for the creation of department’s external guides, documents and collateral materials:
• Responsible for content, design and production of media guide, playoff guide, postseason review, draft guide, summer league guide, etc., for Wizards and Mystics
• Create template and author game notes for all 82 regular season games, all preseason games and all postseason games
• Create and maintain player, coach and front office bios
• Assist with writing and distributing press releases
• Assist with content for team website as needed
Serve as primary internal and external contact for all statistical & archival inquiries:
• Maintain all statistical & archival upkeep (e.g. player, coach and team performance charts, information for notes, team records, league records, etc.)
• Utilize statistical research to publicize positive information about the team, players, coaching staff, front office, etc.
• Assist basketball operations staff with special statistical research projects, inquiries and issues
• Answer all media inquiries regarding player/team statistical information
• Research, pull and distribute daily clips
Assist with execution of all communications functions & responsibilities:
• Secondary contact for media on day-to-day issues (player/coach interview requests, injury updates, availability, etc.)
• Assist with facilitating player and staff interviews/call-ins/photo shoots/video shoots with local & national media
• Assist with player and staff interaction with media including, but not limited to, media sessions following and/or preceding practices, games and shoot-arounds
• Assist with logistics surrounding basketball special events (press conferences, media day, draft, summer league, training camp, playoffs, etc.)
Responsible for all media services and game day requirements:
• Coordinate all game day requirements (e.g. seating charts, credential & parking lists, ticket requests, next game packets, game night documents)
• Manage media room prior to, during and after games
• Primary contact for visiting team’s media and staff
• Oversee season credentialing process (applications, production, distribution)
• Oversee scheduling for production and distribution of visiting team hotel packs
Assist with all communications functions & responsibilities for the Washington Mystics:
• Execute writing duties as assigned by director of corporate communications/Mystics
• Assist with facilitating player/staff interview requests
• Help facilitate day-to-day communications duties as needed
• Provide game night support as needed (national TV games, playoffs, etc.)
• Assist with logistics surrounding basketball special events (press conferences, media day, draft, summer league, training camp, playoffs, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Minimum of two years of media relations or related experience, preferably in a sports/entertainment organization.
Skills:
- Desktop publishing experience (Mac and PC preferred)
- Ability to manage, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding written communications skills
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours (nights, weekends, holidays, etc.)
- Strong working knowledge of NBA & basketball statistics
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary structure.
TO APPLY: Click here. Qualified candidates submit a cover letter and resume. (PF tipster)
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