Specialist, Communications
- Collaborate with the communications team to develop and execute earned media strategies to generate coverage for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury’s off-court initiatives.
- Draft media materials including media briefs, talking points, advisories, and press releases.
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, corporate partnerships, ticket sales and service, and Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation teams to identify story opportunities.
- Manage speaking engagements; create executive briefs
- Proactively pitch stories to media and staff media interviews.
- Manage day-to-day media requests by coordinating interview availability and providing relevant background materials.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with local media.
- Monitor media and social media coverage and conversation.
- Create weekly and monthly media coverage recap reports.
- Maintain and update media contact lists and databases.
- Develop and oversee a calendar of appearances, events and announcements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people and develop strong relationships
- Able to multi-task under time constraints, meet deadlines and work within a fast-paced industry/environment; must be very detail oriented
- Excellent communications skills; an ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
- Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays
- Must have basic understanding of Microsoft Office
- Minimum of three years of public relations/communications experience.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism or public relations.
- Ability to transit throughout the arena and Player 15 HQ for long periods of time.
- S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
- Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
- Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
- Wide range of full-time benefit options including
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
- Life and Disability options
- Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
- In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
- Perks:
- Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
- Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
- Visit our Culture page learn more about our culture and work environment
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