Director, Communications
Pac 12 Networks
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The Director, Communications is responsible for the proactive promotion of Pac-12 Networks, including Networks initiatives, content, programming, platforms, distribution, and on-air talent; corporate communications; executive communications; and internal/stakeholder communications.
This critical role will, working closely with the SVP, Communications, directly support the Pac-12 Networks President on all aspects of communications and promotion, and will play a key role in supporting internal communications across the Networks as well as between the Networks and Conference. The Director, Communications will also, working with the SVP, Communications, help enhance the Pac-12 Networks brand through effective proactive media relations.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the proactive promotion of Pac-12 Networks, including Networks initiatives, content, programming, platforms, distribution, and talent
• 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 SVP, Communications to support stakeholder communications across Pac-12 athletic departments
• Works closely day-to-day with Pac-12 Networks President to support President's day-to-day communications needs (with support of SVP, Communications)
• Supports corporate communications needs of marketing, distribution, programming, production, digital, talent and legal departments on the Networks side
• Manages diversity, equity, and inclusion/social justice communications for the Pac-12 Conference, including external communications, award submissions and internal efforts
• 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
• Manages the Communications Manager and customer care/seasonal freelancers
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
• Minimum 10 years experience in strategic communications, including proactive publicity/promotions and 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 across all aspects of proactive media relations and publicity, 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 sports industry
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams/functional areas