Coordinator, PR & Communications

BANNER SEVENTEEN • Portland, ME

2d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Maine Celtics are looking for a creative storyteller and culture-builder to shape how fans experience our team on and off the court. Blending basketball, digital media, content creation, and fan engagement, this role serves as a key voice of the organization, bringing our brand to life across social platforms, live events, podcasts, and emerging channels. Working closely with the Sr. Director of Public & Community Relations, you'll create compelling content and experiences that grow our audience, strengthen community connection, and deepen fans' relationship with the Maine Celtics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and related experience
• At least one year working in sports marketing and/or brand agency
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Experience managing, strategizing and evaluating digital platforms
• Extremely driven and organized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a forward-looking growth mindset and demonstrate a passion for exploring innovative solutions
• Detail-oriented and organized; ability to handle several projects at once

Nice To Haves

• Experience on camera as a personality/presenter preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the digital face of the team – writing stories for the website, hosting events including recorded digital content series and podcasts, conducting player interviews for content purposes, and being the forward-facing representative of the team’s internal content coverage
• Assist in daily social media platform management development, execution and brand cohesiveness, including shooting, recording, and editing of internal content
• Partner with Content Strategy, Digital Production, and Business Intelligence teams to track consumption and digital trends across Maine Celtics' social platforms
• Assist the Senior Director of Public & Community Relations with PR and media relations needs
• Collaborate across all departments to create digital marketing plans for key initiatives, distribution, and brand campaigns
• Identify industry best practices in fan content, connectivity, social media, and emerging technologies
• Assist with efforts via social media channels to tell the team’s story during live events including games, practices, community appearances and events based on needs of the organization and corporate partners
• Help to manage the consistency of brand voice in all owned marketing materials, specifically in relation to the team’s social media presence
• Ensure that all social media content strictly adheres to the Maine Celtics' brand guidelines and communication policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level