DREAM JOB OF THE WEEK: San Francisco 49ers, Coordinator of Corporate Communications (Santa Clara, CA)

Position Overview:

The five-time Super Bowl Champion San Francisco 49ers are seeking a Coordinator of Corporate Communications to assist the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications in the development and execution of corporate communications initiatives for the team and Levi’s Stadium. The ideal candidate is an outgoing and innovative communications professional, experienced in project management and proactive media pitching. A thorough understanding of the live sports and entertainment industry is beneficial. Experience managing multiple clients – specifically consumer brands, corporate social responsibility initiatives or cause-based marketing – for a public relations agency is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications with operational oversight of all 49ers and Levi's Stadium corporate communications responsibilities and the management of a department intern
• Lead the development and execution of strategic communications planning for all 49ers community relations efforts and the 49ers Foundation, along with other assigned media initiatives and press functions
• Proactively pitch 49ers and stadium-related story ideas to media, including the 49ers Museum, the 49ers STEM Education Program, the Levi’s® Stadium Tour Program and the Bourbon Steak & Pub restaurant
• Manage media monitoring and internal reporting for key 49ers and Levi’s® Stadium corporate communications initiatives as directed
• Write feature articles for 49ers publications and website as well as press releases on topics related to core competencies
• Support publicity efforts for non-NFL events scheduled at the stadium when deemed necessary, coordinating with event organizers and promoters to garner desired coverage
• Support the development and management of an organizational key messaging and coverage document, managing ongoing maintenance by the department intern
• Work closely with the marketing and digital media departments to execute strategic communications plans and promote brand development
• Develop and maintain local and national media lists for key media contacts in core functional competencies: technology, sustainability, education, community relations, marketing and sports business

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with proven problem solving abilities
• Strong teamwork and relationship management skills
• Works effectively with all personalities and skill levels
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker
• Efficiently meets internal and external deadlines
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and attentive to details and process
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion while maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and duties
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to continuously acquire new competencies and accept new challenges

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years of experience managing business and event communications for a public relations agency, a major brand and/or sports/entertainment organization

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