Communications Associate - Sugar Land Space Cowboys

MLB•Sugar Land, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys Communications Associate is responsible for assisting in the managing of the team’s public, media and player relations and contributing to the consistency of media coverage for the Space Cowboys. The associate works directly with the Media Relations Manager, Marketing Manager and marketing team on internal and external team communications and contributes to the creative direction of marketing.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or communications related field or working towards related degree
Knowledge of baseball
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and technically minded; demonstrate excellent follow-through
Knowledge of graphic and social media trends
Must be able to make independent decisions; possess strong problem-solving skills
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Creative and proactive problem solver
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and selected holidays
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Write team press releases, supplying information used by media in covering team events, activities and transactions.
Work under deadline in generating game notes with updated information and statistics on the team, which is distributed to the media and is available through the team website.
Upkeep and manage press box operations, overseeing media and maintaining press box cleanliness.
Produce and distribute team rosters, lineup sheets and stat packs on game days.
Write post-game recaps and notes, as well as other topical briefs for internal and external distribution.
Assist with the undertakings of the Marketing/Media Relations department, including coordination of interviews and serving as one of the team’s media contacts.
Generate story ideas and research statistical data, furnishing information to media with intent to create, support or enhance stories.
Assist marketing coordinator in social media efforts, not limited to posting during home and away games, assistance in copywriting and contributing to player-oriented content.
Help monitor and facilitate media access periods at games and practices, cultivating strong relationships with the local and national media.
Handle credential requests and production.
Work with the Marketing and Corporate Departments to help integrate promotional opportunities into team or corporate partner events, which includes writing Marketing and Corporate press releases.
Assist various sales teams with notes and statistical information to use in partner recaps, partner promotions or in external sales material (i.e. writing Season Ticket Renewal Packet).
Develop and implement creative to promote players for league awards that are voted on by members of the press, as well as weekly and monthly awards given throughout the season.
Other duties as assigned