Coordinator, Sports Communications

Versant•Stamford, CT

10d•$24 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Versant is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Sports Communications Coordinator to support communications and publicity initiatives across USA Sports and Digital Platforms and Ventures, including USA Network, Golf Channel, CNBC, GolfNow, GolfPass, and Full Swing. Reporting to the Director, Communications, the coordinator will help execute strategic communications initiatives that elevate sports programming, talent, platforms, and brands. The role supports media relations, publicity campaigns, press events, communications operations, and relationships with media partners. It is suited to a strong communicator who can exercise sound judgment, work collaboratively in a fast-paced media environment, and manage multiple priorities with a solutions-oriented approach. This is a hybrid position, generally requiring work from the Stamford, Connecticut office at least three days per week. Occasional travel and flexibility to support evening, weekend, or holiday programming and events may be required based on business needs. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits. The hourly rate is $24.00–$28.75.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
At least 1 year of professional experience in communications, public relations, publicity, media, or a related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear, accurate, and engaging materials for different audiences.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications tools.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, executives, and external partners.
Resourcefulness, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying challenges and developing solutions.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally and discreetly.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in sports publicity, entertainment communications, or a media organization.
Familiarity with creative design tools and social media content development.
Knowledge of sports media, golf, and the evolving sports and digital entertainment landscape.
Experience supporting media events, publicity campaigns, or talent relations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day communications activities across sports programming and digital platforms, including drafting and distributing press materials, programming announcements, media alerts, and promotional content.
Track daily and weekly press coverage, social media conversations, and breaking news related to sports programming and initiatives; maintain media reports, share timely updates with stakeholders, and identify publicity opportunities.
Support planning and execution of press events, interviews, photo shoots, screenings, and special initiatives, coordinating among media, talent, production teams, and internal stakeholders.
Manage and update media contact lists, editorial and awards calendars, press websites, social media accounts, and other communications resources.
Collaborate with communications colleagues, programming executives, producers, talent representatives, and external media contacts to support consistent messaging and coordinated publicity.
Provide administrative and project coordination support, including scheduling executive meetings, preparing materials, managing invoices, coordinating screeners and mailers, and tracking deadlines.