Senior Director, Communications

Cosm•Atlanta, GA

19h

About The Position

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