Senior Coordinator, Communications

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment•New York, NY

40d•$69,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Coordinator of Communications for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment will play a key role in supporting communications efforts across Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's sports, entertainment, and corporate platforms. This individual will contribute to a wide range of initiatives including basketball public relations for the New York Liberty, internal communications for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, and event communications for Barclays Center. This position will support New York Liberty basketball PR through media operations, press materials, credentialing, and storytelling efforts that elevate the team’s presence locally and nationally. The Senior Coordinator will also assist with internal communications across Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment by drafting organizational messaging, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and coordinating corporate award submissions that reinforce Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's culture and brand identity. In addition, the Senior Coordinator will contribute to communications efforts for Barclays Center concerts and events, including media support, logistical coordination, and onsite staffing to ensure seamless representation of the venue across a diverse slate of live entertainment. The Senior Coordinator will report to the Director, Internal Communications for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree preferred
2-3 years’ experience working within similar role
Strong writing skills and AP style proficiency
Generate story ideas and the ability to make them interesting to media
Experience pitching stories of all types to a wide selection of media outlets, and working with reporters/editors/producers
Media contacts and ability to identify new media outlets regularly
Knowledge of key players in the sports and entertainment industry, and how industry news directly or indirectly affects the business
Creative thinking and idea generating
Communication skills, both internally and externally
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the media, sponsors, and programming partners, with diplomacy, flexibility and focus
Ardent and proactive approach
History of successful media placements
Knowledge of New York, sports, business and national media, and the ability to generate coverage
Team player attitude
Ability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously
Ability to handle high pressure situations with poise and confidence
Close attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Previous PR experience with sports brands/teams preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee credentialing process for all New York Liberty games and events.
Manage New York Liberty PR game night staff and administrative processes.
Create and distribute team’s weekly media schedule.
Assist with all practice and gameday media availabilities at Barclays Center.
Organize all home press conferences and media interviews.
Travel to select away games and league events.
Serve as an on-site liaison for media during games, practices, and team events.
Staff player interviews and community events throughout the year.
Provide on-site assistance for both media and internal spokespeople.
Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, and other communications as needed.
Ensure all written materials adhere to AP style and organizational standards.
Contribute to storytelling initiatives and help shape narratives across Liberty platforms.
Support with game notes and departmental award campaigns, as needed.
Support additional functions such as community outreach, corporate initiatives, and special events.
Work closely with marketing, partnerships, ticketing, and basketball operations teams to ensure alignment on messaging.
Help maintain internal communications editorial calendar and draft content for weekly communications (newsletter, Slack, etc.) and communications campaigns.
Work cross-functionally with business partners throughout the organization to draft employee-facing messages and communications plans.
Assist with semiannual updates for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's OUR WHY mini book and help embed the company’s mission, goals and values throughout internal communications.
Draft content for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's LinkedIn pages and partner with page managers across the organization to coordinate posts.
Support ongoing updates on Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's intranet (Slack) and company website.
Coordinate monthly Community Relations recaps and support the development of annual reports in partnership with the Community Relations team.
Manage weekly PR recaps and internal processes.
Assist with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's Employee Recognition Program by developing content for employee features/spotlights and supporting internal nomination processes.
Support with logistics and content for employee events including quarterly Town Halls, company-wide meetings, and employee recognition events.
Maintain annual industry awards calendar and submission/event/budget tracker.
Support drafting awards submissions across Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment properties.
Manage internal concerts and event staffing calendar.
Oversee media onsite at events, including concerts, college basketball, boxing, and family entertainment.
Oversee promoter relations and coordination for concerts.