Communications Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Coordinator, Communications for Coachella Valley Lakers (Full-Time Seasonal)

Department: Communications

Reports to: Associate Director, Communications

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**):

Game Day Coordination
• Oversee and coordinate media credentials for local and visiting media, working with G league management and the broader communications team for guidance
• Receive, compile and process credential requests and disseminate media credentials for each game
• Manage home game media logistics including arrivals and check-in, seating assignments, distributing game information and capturing and circulating data and insights helpful to drive coverage
• Partner with the marketing department to support storylines across editorial and owned channels

PR Publication Production
• Assist in the researching, writing and editing of Coachella Valley Lakers publications and information
• Develop media guides, rosters, player bios, coaches bios, game notes and press releases
• Coordinate production logistics of publications, ensuring the highest standard of creation and presentation while managing sustainability and ease-of-use
• Support development of additional media materials for the Los Angeles Lakers, as directed
• Upload media materials to Coachella Valley Lakers media portal, ensuring flawless and quick distribution

Day-to-Day Media Support
• Attend Coachella Valley Lakers practices to manage internal and external player and coach media requests
• Support media and broadcast interview requests for Coachella Valley Lakers players, coaches and front office staff
• Pitch media for opportunities to cover the Coachella Valley Lakers on and off the court
• Service broadcast partners with Coachella Valley Lakers content, stats and information throughout the season
• Research, plan and support logistics for media events including signage, scheduling, run of show, production, invitations, spokesperson preparation and more
• Monitor news and share clips with the Lakers organization

Additional Responsibilities
• Secure Coachella Valley Lakers players for media and marketing needs to drive awareness and interest
• Provide administrative and clerical support to team leadership, as assigned
• Miscellaneous other tasks and special projects, as needed and assigned
• Support the Los Angeles Lakers communications efforts for game day, practices and shootaround, as directed

**Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.

Education (Required/ Preferred): Bachelor's degree (required) in Communications/ Journalism/ PR (preferred) or related field

Previous experience: A minimum of two years / seasons of applicable internships or in-field experience working in communications, public relations, media relations or sports

Technology Capabilities:
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and the ability to create and publish
• Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & SharePoint

Knowledge, skills, abilities:
• Detail oriented, self-starter with interest to learn in a fast-paced, high-profile, dynamic environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and elevated standards to plan and execute logistics and experiences flawlessly
• Excellent writing skills with an eye for grammar, spelling, thoughtful story creation and AP style
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the team and league
• Ability and interest to operate at the speed of the 24-hr news cycle
• Proven experience successfully coordinating rapid response efforts
• On-scene problem solving ability to make tough, quality decisions in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
• Knowledge and interest in editorial media and the changing journalism landscape
• Sound judgement and utmost professionalism to publicly represent a premium legacy brand and organization
• Strong presentation and public engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the highest ethical code
• Knowledge of the NBA's G League landscape and the Coachella Valley Lakers team
• A passion for basketball and professional sports

Physical Demands: Ability to lift 25 lbs. and a significant amount of walking on game day

Location: Greater Palm Springs (Acrisure Arena for Coachella Valley Lakers home games); El Segundo (UCLA Health Training Center) for select needs.