Communications Manager

This is a Full Time Job

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

Position Overview:

The Manager, Communications leads daily communication efforts to advance the organization's corporate communications strategy. This role is responsible for proactive storytelling about the Atlanta Braves, Truist Park, The Battery Atlanta, its efforts in the community, and its partners. Represents the Club with media and coordinates proactive coverage of all off-field initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Club's corporate communications strategy
• Secure proactive media coverage of the Club's off-field initiatives, including Truist Park enhancements, brand tentpole games/events (HBCU Night, EBCI Night, Pride Night, Alumni Weekend, Hank Aaron Week, etc.), Atlanta Braves Foundation and Community Affairs initiatives, Delaware North specialty food offerings, Braves Retail initiatives, Marketing campaigns, and Corporate Partnerships, among others
• Draft press materials, including press releases, media alerts/invites, and media pitches for corporate communications announcements
• Work with media to coordinate coverage and facilitate interviews
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the media members who cover the Atlanta Braves and The Battery Atlanta
• Identify and develop relationships with new media contacts, including social-first contacts and outlets, that result in enhanced coverage of the Atlanta Braves
• Collaborate across departments to support brand initiatives and mine for storytelling opportunities, including engagement with partners
• Support Club executives with interview preparation and strategic messaging
• Draft articles for Braves publications, i.e. bi-annual Yearbooks, Playbills, and Alumni Newsletters
• Manage gameday photographer needs and requests
• Handle media credential requests for non-game related media opportunities
• Lead media monitoring and tracking, including management of the communications dashboard

Qualifications:
• BA degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
• Minimum of three - five years of experience in a media relations/corporate communications capacity
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, coach and mentor department staff members
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building
• Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include occasional long hours, weekends, and holidays
• Must complete successful criminal background and credit checks