Business Communications Manager

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment•Detroit, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Communications Manager assists in the development of strategic external and internal communications processes for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. Promotes Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers community impact events, corporate partnerships, ticketing campaigns, marketing and fan development initiatives and other organizational messages, ensuring a cohesive voice of IS+E’s brand. This position is expected to effectively balance strategic and event operational roles, and display good judgment, work ethic, creativity, and commitment. This position is often in a position to receive confidential information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
5 years of professional experience required
Excellent writing, presentation and oral communications skills and ability to create messaging that drives engagement and supports business objectives
Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards
Organized, high energy individual capable of working in a fast paced and fluid environment
Critical thinker and self – starter who is willing to work proactively and work across departments and business units
Strong work ethic and ability to work unpredictable hours when necessary, including events and occasional travel
Ability to build credibility and trust by demonstrating high ethical standards.
Extreme discretion, as work may involve confidential information

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or similar field
Experience working in the sports and entertainment industry preferred
Knowledge of the Detroit market, including key media contacts is a plus

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning and implementation of an external and internal communications strategy
Serves as primary liaison to Red Wings and Tigers community impact teams and programs, including public relations and integrated content strategy
Develops strategic communications campaigns, including storytelling to support business objectives
Researches, writes, and edits various corporate materials, including press releases, web stories and communications plans
Serves as liaison and produces editorial content for Ilitch Companies News Hub (Ilitch Companies corporate newsroom)
Assists with hockey and baseball-related publicity activities
Proactively supports media monitoring and the measurement of business communications events, programs, and initiatives
Serves as member of internal communications team, including IS+E colleague engagement objectives
Fields, directs, and recommends responses to media requests
Serves as liaison to 313 Presents, contributing to the media operations for collegiate athletic events at Little Caesars Arena (college basketball, college hockey, NCAA Championships, etc.) and non-baseball events at Comerica Park
Assists with the development of editorial content for DetroitRedWings.com
Other duties as assigned