Managing Account Supervisor, Sports

Overview:

We are looking for a Managing Account Supervisor, Sports to join our team!

In this role, you will execute sports-related PR programming across a range of sports properties, events, and bring knowledge of and experience working with major league professional sports; NFL, MLB, NBA, Olympic Games, Esports, governing bodies, teams, lifestyle sports, and NCAA football and basketball. Candidates should also be comfortable and familiar with working with athlete/celebrity spokespersons.

Are you interested in joining a fast-paced, close-knit, and energetic team of sports PR professionals who are excited to come to work every day?  No risk of getting bored here, as no two days are alike when you’re representing brands seen on outfield walls, in Super Bowl advertisements, or at Esports arenas.

About the Job:

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is extremely hardworking and responsible; someone who has a strong work ethic, a passion for the sports business industry, is digitally savvy, social media-oriented, has a team-first mindset, is self-motivated, resourceful, and culturally aware. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular contact with clients; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
• Play key role in planning and implementation of account activities including special events, media events, media relations, social media, desk-side briefings, program implementation, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc.
• Conduct media outreach surrounding events and spokespeople.
• Initiate implementation and logistical management of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.
• Ability to learn, understand and adapt information for working with different sports leagues -- from Esports to Olympics -- and apply that knowledge across various client business including brand PR, corporate sponsorship, etc.
• Interest in working in global and North American Sports
• Build understanding and knowledge of the clients’ business and their competitive environments.
• Monitor media for all relevant sports and sports business trends; report to team with insights for clients.
• Participate in program presentations to clients or new business presentations

Qualifications:

We’re looking for required skills, and they can come from any combination of education and experience. Diversity of thought and background are encouraged. Typical qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in public relations agency or a similar position
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment

The salary range for this position is $100,00 - $120,000.  The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available.