Manager, Public Relations

Topgolf•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Topgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf—and a genuinely energizing place to build a career. Every year, guests visit our venues for an experience that's hard to find anywhere else: hitting golf balls toward a target-lined outfield, tracking every shot in real time, enjoying great food and drinks, and connecting with friends, family, and coworkers. With more than 100 venues worldwide and proprietary Toptracer technology integrated into our guest experience and licensed globally, Topgolf operates at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and hospitality. We are a growing, dynamic business with meaningful opportunities to innovate, scale, and continuously improve how we support our teams and our guests. The Public Relations Manager drives buzz-worthy moments and earned media coverage for Topgolf, serving as a public voice of the brand and highlighting our company's role This role will have high visibility across the company and advise senior leaders on external communications efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
5+ years in a corporate or agency role where external communications/media relations was the main focus, required
Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines at once
Superb knowledge of AP writing style and its application
Effective time-management skills and the ability to work both in a team-oriented environment and independently with little direct supervision
Creative and critical thinking to develop global communications strategies across multiple audience segments
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Self-motivated, self-starter
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
Confidence and comfort collaborating with team members at all levels of the organization and advising on communications strategies and plans
Proven ability to think outside the box when it comes to external communications strategies
Ability to master our company's approachable tone in writing

Nice To Haves

A roster of media contacts already intact is a huge plus
Experience managing budgets is an asset

Responsibilities

Foster relationships with relevant media contacts, building a mutually beneficial relationship
Prepare leaders across the company for interviews with the media, compiling briefing documents and rehearsing as needed
Serve as a subject matter expert for best practices in grammar, messaging, writing, and style
Conduct media outreach on everything from seasonal promotions to major PR initiatives, in partnership with our PR agency
Own the press release process, from writing and coordinating approvals to distributing and reporting
Media train fellow team members across the company as needed in preparation for interviews
Provide external messaging guidance and creation for any needs that arise companywide
Lead our crisis communications strategy by drafting messages, monitoring and reporting coverage, and assisting with onsite media as required