Senior Brand Communications Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Who are we: A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we're looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do. Who are you: An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you're committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you'd be shocked if guests weren't positively impacted by their interactions with you. The Brand Communications Senior Manager will report to the Director, Brand Communications, and will assist the Brand Communications department with daily activities to support various internal stakeholders as well as members of the media. The Senior Manager will have duties to fulfill on both game days and event days, as well as non-event days. RESPONSIBILITIES • Serves as day-to-day lead in implementing integrated plans to advance marketing and communications priorities • Cultivates collaborative working relationships, understanding department priorities, and managing expectations • Exhibits in-depth knowledge of the organization, its partners, and the media landscape • Fosters relationships with local, regional, and national media as well as media influencers • Elevates problems to superiors and solicits counsel when needed, as appropriate • Oversees quality and operational performance, ensuring flawless execution and deadline adherence • Demonstrates proficiency in writing skills to craft various types of correspondence – press releases, talking points, communications plans, presentations, award submissions, and more • Ability to think strategically, creatively, and in an effective manner while managing multiple projects • Manages a team of two: Brand Communications Sr. Coordinator and Coordinator. • Leverages her/his network of media contacts to help advance the business goals of the organization • Contributes to a positive and engaging team and corporate culture • Oversees media subscriptions at the organization • Responsible for providing talking points and reads to broadcast partners on a per-game basis • Assists in oversight of brand communications strategy and execution for the Hawks' affiliates (College Park Skyhawks) • Ensures performance expectations, career development plans, and goals are set and reviewed during the formal performance review process for all direct reports • Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field. • At least 4-7 years of public relations and media relations experience with both B2C and B2B audiences; a specific focus on any of the following: brand, lifestyle, community, sports, corporate communications, including project and/or account management, is a plus • Two years of employee supervisory experience. • A strategic mindset that utilizes creative problem-solving to achieve results • Team player; organized, can prioritize in a fluid environment • Self-starter and decisive yet knows when to approach senior staff when needed • Experience consensus building among senior-level staff • Experience working in inter-departmental teams, including multiple marketing partners • Successful track record of helping to build and present concepts/programs and effectively executing programs • Ability to spot digital trends and insights and share with teams in order to capitalize on exposure for the brand • Experience with media monitoring tools, including MuckRack is a plus If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!