Manager Communications
ESPN
Charlotte, NCThis was removed by the employer on 7/28/2017 9:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
• Serve as key Communications contact for the SEC and Longhorn Networks
• Develop and execute detailed publicity campaigns for both networks
• Identify and create story angles, pitch them to various media outlets and generate publicity results
• Interact with key executives on interviews and other PR matters
• Work closely with on-air commentators -- on interviews, PR planning and issue management.
• Write and edit press releases and other PR documents
• Manage issues, strategize and create external messaging for major announcements and work with external contacts to maximize PR
• Embrace new tools and approaches to serve as a 360 communicator, serving both internal and external audiences.
• Generate story ideas and multimedia assets to creatively engage a variety of audiences online. This includes creating regular new material for ESPN's internal employee website and ESPN Front Row, the company's outward-facing corporate blog
• Help set strategic direction on communications efforts
• Contribute to overall ESPN Communications Department planning and direction
• Serve as key contact for national and local media as well as company spokesperson
• Manage external PR firms as needed
• Serve on as-needed basis as ESPN Communications Department rep for various regional events/needs as they arise
• Travel to and represent ESPN college networks at various events
• Respond to media requests for information and interviews
• Assist with various department initiatives and projects as assigned
Basic Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years public relations/media relations experience
• Excellent PR, communications and writing skills
• Results-oriented and experienced in media pitching across spectrum of media (TV, print, online, radio, magazines, trades)
• Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of sports, media and news value
• Working knowledge of and affinity for college sports landscape, including familiarity with major conferences, themes, and industry news.
• College degree (related to communications or journalism preferred)
• National media contacts across TV (morning/late night), print, online, magazines, radio, trades
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Self-starter and positive personality
• Experience in public speaking
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on deadline in fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in social media: Twitter, Vine, Facebook
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of TV ratings and sports cable TV landscape preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
Company Overview
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
Additional Information:
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you'll have the opportunity to join a team that's beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for.
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer – Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.