Senior Publicist
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 10/25/2018 9:09:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
ESPN is seeking an experienced, energetic and innovative Senior Publicist to primarily support the overall communications strategies for the company's National Basketball Association (NBA) property. The position also includes direct oversight of the company's FIBA (International Basketball Federation) property. There will be Major League Baseball and Little League World Series crossover opportunity as well.
The ideal candidate will bring public relations experience, exceptional news judgment, including existing relationships with sports, television and trade press (print, digital and TV), a strong understanding of and experience in the digital, graphics and social media spaces, and outstanding communications skills. Superb writing skills, self-motivation and an unwavering results orientation are also essential.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Publicist will support the Director in all press activities and execute communications strategies in support of the NBA on ESPN & ABC, including the NBA Finals, NBA Playoffs, NBA Draft, approx. 100 regular-season games, NBA Summer League and NBA studio shows such as NBA Countdown and The Jump as well as ESPN content.
• Daily interaction with ESPN NBA leadership across Programming, Marketing, Production, Digital and more to help strategize promotion opportunities in short and long term;
• Embrace new tools and approaches to serve as a 360 communicator, serving both internal and external audiences in efficient, impactful ways. Generate story ideas and multimedia assets to creatively engage a variety of audiences online. This includes collaborating on daily, fresh material for ESPN's internal employee website and ESPN Front Row, the company's corporate blog;
• Contribute to Internal Communications website and overall planning and messaging;
• Maintain relationships with key members of the media on various beats, primarily the NBA, but also television, business, sports editors, trades and non-traditional media (Blogs, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) and influencers;
• Understand the demands of working for a 24/7 media company and be willing and available to work evenings and weekends when necessary and in keeping with Disney's focus on work/life balance;
• Develop internal and external messaging and display leadership on key issues to help company spokespersons regarding communication on key topics and issues;
• When appropriate, act as company liaison and spokesperson with media;
• Monitor industry news in print, online and on social media platforms and advise appropriate executives of important developments in real time;
• Pitching wide array of writers/influencers regarding news content and generating results from those efforts;
• Strategize on big picture campaigns and the results/stories that will be generated from that planning and execution;
• Maintain and improve executive and talent visibility by identifying speaking, panelist and industry recognition opportunities;
• Build strong internal relationships to collaboratively work across teams and departments especially with anchors, reporters and producers;
• Collaborate with designated PR representatives from key clients and business partners to drive shared business goals;
• Develop press materials, including multimedia press kits, press releases, fact sheets, bios, press events and related communication;
• Maintain press lists and create results reports related to specific initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years applicable industry experience
• Experience in television communications, public relations or media relations working with and pitching reporters beyond sports, securing story placement, managing and reporting follow-up and coordinating events.
• Background in or extensive knowledge of TV, digital or print journalism.
• Strong, proven writing skills and ability to write ''tight'' and informative features/profiles in addition to news releases and bios.
• Ability to work independently;
• Basic knowledge of television business, including but not limited to ratings, advertising, marketing, emerging technologies, (i.e. digital services, HDTV, VOD, OTT, authentication), web and digital entertainment.
• Familiarity with video editing and/or digital design.
• Familiarity with, and past use of, social media channels.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Must understand the ESPN brand as well as competitive brands in both traditional and emerging sectors, especially TV, online, wireless.
• Strong knowledge of PR field including experience in media relations, press campaign development, issue management and execution of creative, strategic and well-thought communications plans.
• Passion for sports, journalism, television and media.
• General knowledge of inter-department relationships and business issues including but not limited to Programming, Production, Ad Sales and Affiliate Relations.
• Disciplined organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility, resourcefulness and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing and growing environment.
• Proactive self-starter who works well within a team, strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel for work/production/events (varies, but at least one trip quarterly)
• Ability to work under pressure of time constraints.
• Strong business ethics.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 4 years applicable industry experience
• Combined past experience in both Communications and Journalism for major entities
• Writing, editing, multimedia samples
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or other relevant areas.
Additional Information:
#DisneyCommunications
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About The Walt Disney Company:
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This position is with ESPN, Inc, which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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