Media Relations Coordinator, Kings

This is a Full Time Job

Position: Stockton Kings Media Relations Coordinator
Department: Public Relations and Media Relations
Location: Primarily located in Stockton with several days a month in Sacramento

Reports to:
• Sacramento Kings Vice President of Communications and Public Relations
• Sacramento Kings Vice President of Media Relations

Summary: The Stockton Kings are seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to assist with all aspects of the team's business and basketball communications. This position is responsible for providing a wide range of support in all areas including, but not limited to, writing press material, drafting game notes, pitching media stories, fielding media calls, overseeing stats crew and supporting the community impact department with outreach, research and event execution.

Key Responsibility Areas:
• Serve as a liaison between the media and Stockton team, facilitating media inquiries and coordinating interview requests for players, coaches, and front office.
• Write and disseminate press releases, media advisories, blogs, notes and other media materials.
• Manage the production of seasonal media guide and team game notes prior to every game.
• Responsible for the upkeep of the team's statistical information and coordinating statistics crew for games.
• Oversee game night set up and media hospitality.
• Manage Stockton credentialing process.
• Build and maintain current media lists.
• Compile clips of all media coverage and create media coverage reports as needed.
• Manage media events and all media availabilities including scheduling, preparing timelines, drafting talking points and other tasks as needed, including Media Day.
• Assist in planning, coordination and execution of community programs/initiatives and theme night events.
• Assist in tracking inventory and processing donation requests.
• Other various duties and projects as assigned.

Experience/Education:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or other related field
• 1-2 years of public relations/media relations experience preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Adobe InDesign, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proactive, self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work well on a team and independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift 25lbs or more
• Must be goal, detail, and multi-task oriented with the ability to prioritize.
• Service-oriented; committed to teamwork and ability to tailor messages to their respective audiences.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Must be able to work game nights, extended hours, days, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Compensation:

The salary for this non-exempt position is $40,000 - $45,000. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. Total compensation & offer package will include the following:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Self-Directed Paid Time Off, Parental Leave
• Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!