Communications Director
Pac 12 Networks
San Francisco, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/18/2018 9:12:00 AM PST
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The Communications Director is responsible for driving the corporate communications, executive communications and internal/stakeholder communications efforts for the Pac-12 Networks. This critical role will, working closely with the VP, Public Affairs and Head of Communications, directly support the Pac-12 Networks President on all aspects of public affairs and issues management, and will play a key role in supporting internal communications across the Networks as well as between the Networks and Conference. The Communications Director, will also, working with the VP, Public Affairs and Head of Communications, help protect and enhance the Pac-12 Networks brand through effective media relations. The role will also support and help drive stakeholder communications working with the VP, Stakeholder Communications.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for driving corporate communications and executive communications efforts for Pac-12 Networks, including protecting and enhancing Pac-12 Networks brand
• Responsible for internal communications across Pac-12 Networks (including any/all coordination of communications messaging or campaigns across departments), as well as working closely with VP, Stakeholder Relations to support stakeholder communications
• Works closely day-to-day with Pac-12 Networks President to support President’s day-to-day communications needs (with support of VP, Public Affairs & Head of Communications)
• Supports corporate communications needs of marketing, affiliate, programming, production, digital, talent and legal departments on Networks side
• Works closely with VP, Public Affairs and Head of Communications to develop and ensure consistency of all communications messaging
• Manages Pac-12 Networks customer care department across phone, web, and digital media platforms and coordinates communications strategies around Pac-12 Networks marketing and distribution campaigns
• Directs all award submissions for Pac-12 Networks and key employees
• Monitors breaking news and key issues and serves as point person for all response and coordination among the Pac-12 Networks staff
• Communicates consistently and effectively with senior leaders and internal stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
• Minimum 10 years experience in strategic communications, including corporate communications
• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
• Possesses a deep understanding of media industry and has a successful track record leading communications teams at a media company and navigating complex campaigns and crisis communications situations
• Extensive experience in all aspects of corporate communications, executive communications, and internal communications
• Strong understanding of brand communications, thought leadership, and ability to shape and generate positive exposure for brand
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands how to juggle and prioritize multiple projects at once, and possesses excellent writing and presentation skills
• Ideally, experience working in a media company and in sports industry
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams/functional areas