Lead, Basketball Communications

Monumental Sports Entertainment•Washington, DC

44d•$77 - $90

About The Position

Position Overview: The Basketball Communications Lead will serve as the lead contact for media, basketball operations, and the WNBA media office and drives all day-to-day operations pertaining to the team's on-the-court activities. This role is responsible for effectively communicating and promoting the company's message and properly disseminating pertinent information to the media. Do you have a passion for basketball and the WNBA? We would love to hear from you!

Requirements

3+ years of experience in sports communications or public relations at either the professional or Division-I collegiate level.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in journalism, public relations, or communications.
Must have solid knowledge of the WNBA in particular and basketball in general.
Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and maintain relationships with media and staff.
Strong writing skills to produce publications, press releases, and other written content.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to take direction and work well with others.
Ability to meet timelines, concentrate, and perform duties accurately.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact with media to distribute important information.
Complete player and staff interviews and photo shoots with local and national media.
Assist with needs of visiting team's media & PR and visiting national media (ESPN, USA Today, etc.)
Coordinate media sessions following and/or preceding practices, games, and shootarounds.
Travel with team for pre-determined amount of away schedule to handle all above issues while on the road.
Continue existing relationships with local & national media; assist in developing new relationships.
Complete day-to-day operations pertaining to on-the-court activities.
Oversee game night logistics (parking, meal, and credential lists).
Produce external communication vehicles (media guide and postseason guide, game notes, press releases, bios, etc.)
Responsible for game night statistical crew performance.
Coordinate production of postgame materials (quotes, notes, etc.)
In partnership with VP of communications, implement communications plan at all basketball special events (draft, press conferences, etc.)
Manage basketball communications Coordinator and Associate in absence of Director.
Other duties as assigned.