Communications Director
Pac 12 Networks
San Francisco, CAThis was removed by the employer on 7/27/2018 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 / 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 / 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, University Relations.
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, University 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 the 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 / 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 the 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 the sports industry
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams/functional areas