Osceola Magic - Manager of Communications

Orlando Magic•Kissimmee, FL

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Osceola Magic G-League team is hiring for a Manager of Communications. This role is responsible for leading the public relations and communications strategy for the team, requiring exceptional public speaking and writing skills. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, capable of driving messages to key internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-3 years with Public Relations or Communications experience is required.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills required.
Strategic and creative mindset.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure required.
Strong creative skills, organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Strong creative skills, organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
Exhibit good leadership, judgement and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Graphic design and video production ability preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and write press releases and content for the team website, newsletters, blogs, presentations, game production, broadcast, and more.
Create copy for all public address reads in-arena and broadcast promoting Magic initiatives and select partner assets.
Leverage traditional media tools to drive brand awareness (radio, newspaper, broadcast, television).
Manage media relationships to maximize brand exposure via strategic partnerships.
Manage all media requests, scheduling all interviews with the team.
Arrange and coordinate press conferences and plan events, assisting with marketing to help plan events.
Review all fan and season ticket member newsletters created within Marketing department.
Act as liaison between business and basketball operations with updated league rules, organizational goals, and the scheduling of team appearances.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players.
Maintain schedule for broadcast team while providing game notes, roster sheets, stories and sponsor reads for on-air.
Develop and implement effective brand messaging and communication strategies, in coordination with the Director of Marketing.
Craft stories with local media to be produced on team website and social media along with Orlando Magic outlets.
Create and manage credentials for VIPs and members of the Media.
Produce a digital media book for the Osceola Magic organization both in active seasons and historical data.
Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that we produce a high-quality and error-free copy on external marketing and media.
Oversee the accuracy of all hourly staff’s ABI hours and commissions submitted to Orlando.
Meticulously track and submit all team expenses, account receivables and invoice requests through team budget.
Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and work synergistically to achieve department and organization goals.
All other duties as assigned.