Senior Director, Communications
About The Position
Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. We help our partners create spaces and content that blur the lines of real and virtual across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm was born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology. Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., and Cosm Immersive combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. Innovation is in our DNA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE COSM HUMAN RESOURCES & RECRUITING TEAM REGARDING A RECRUITING SCAM: Your security and trust matter to us. Please note that Cosm Recruiters will ALWAYS communicate with you from an official "@Cosm.com" email address or through authorized platforms such as LinkedIn. We will NEVER request payments, banking details, or personal financial information during the recruitment process. If you receive a suspicious communication or job offer claiming to be from Cosm, please do not respond or share personal information. For official Cosm opportunities, always visit www.cosm.com/careers. Summary The Sr. Director of Communications will drive external communications and public relations strategy to shape brand perception, enhance corporate reputation, and build trust among media, consumers, and stakeholders. As a leader within the marketing and communications department, this role will be a trusted advisor to Cosm executives and responsible for guiding a high-performing team, liaising between internal and external partners, and amplifying the company’s public profile, all while ensuring strategic and consistent communications that align with organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional with experience in sports, entertainment, and technology. This individual leads by example and is collaborative, adaptable, and forward-thinking.
Requirements
- 12+ years of relevant experience in sports and entertainment, technology, and/or corporate communications
- 5+ years of experience as a people manager who leads by example and fosters high-performing and collaborative teams
- Experience as a corporate spokesperson and building long-term relationships with media outlets and personnel
- Strategic thinker who plans ten steps ahead, considers both short and long-term implications behind every communications plan and decision
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit both technically and creatively, and effectively communicate complex information and elaborate concepts to both internal and external audiences
- Adaptable in a fast-paced environment with an acute ability to make level-headed decisions under pressure and actualize those decisions into impactful results
- Strong understanding of sports, talent and athletes, film and entertainment, popular culture, and the ever-evolving technological landscape
- Ability to travel on a regular basis
Responsibilities
- Lead a best-in-class integrated communications plan to increase awareness, relevance, and visibility of Cosm’s brand, platform, and leaders
- Oversee external press relations and proactive press outreach to secure high-impact placements across sport, entertainment, business, technology, and advertising press
- Drive announcement strategy for major corporate news, as well as partnerships, sponsorships, events, and launches
- Manage a successful awards program that prioritizes ongoing, year-round nominations and submissions to position Cosm and its leaders as best-in-class.
- Advance and co-drive an effective athlete and talent relations arm in close partnership with the Marketing and Partnerships teams
- Develop a sustainable on-the-ground media relations strategy that can be implemented and replicated across all Cosm locations
- Support internal communications efforts by equipping corporate and venues employees with the tools and resources necessary to represent the Cosm brand
- Support executive visibility and thought leadership within the sports and entertainment industry
- Support crisis communications planning and reputation management efforts
- Ensure consistency of voice, narrative, and positioning across all communications efforts, the Cosm brand, and the entire Cosm platform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
