POSITION: Manager, Public Relations
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
REPORTS TO: Chief Marketing Officer
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salaried
LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.
Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.
The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.
Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
THE ROLE
The Manager of Public Relations will support strategic communications and publicity efforts across a portfolio of managed venues, including arenas, stadiums, theaters, and convention centers. This role focuses on event publicity, media relations, and creative storytelling to elevate venue brands, increase event attendance, and strengthen community engagement.
The ideal candidate is a proactive PR professional with experience in sports and entertainment, capable of developing and executing campaigns that drive excitement and enhance reputation in a fast-paced environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and execution of public relations strategies that promote venue programming, increase event attendance, and enhance public perception.
Serve as a day-to-day PR partner for venue management teams, offering guidance on media relations, messaging, issues management, and community engagement.
Manage PR campaigns for events, concerts, and community initiatives in collaboration with marketing and social media teams.
Draft press releases, media materials, talking points, leadership messaging, and other communications content.
Conduct media outreach, maintain relationships with key reporters, and facilitate interview opportunities.
Monitor media coverage and assist in analyzing results to produce reports on PR performance and impact.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with effectiveness, energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
5+ years of communications experience, with a focus on media relations.
Experience in sports, live entertainment, or venue-based events preferred.
In-house and Agency experience is a plus.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong strategic and creative thinking skills, with experience supporting complex organizations or multiple stakeholders.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Demonstrated success in securing media coverage and maintaining media relationships.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Collaborative team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment.
Familiarity with PR measurement tools, media monitoring platforms, and social media.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: Los Angeles, CA; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; or New York, NY (reporting structure remote)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.