Coordinator, Media Relations
South Bay Lakers
El Segundo, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/20/2021 3:21:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Job Title: Coordinator, Media Relations (South Bay Lakers)
Department: Media Relations
Reports to: Director, Media Relations
Position Summary: The Coordinator, Media Relations has three key responsibilities: (i) writing PR publications; (ii) coordinating logistics related to PR events and media attendance; (iii) managing game day operations
Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**):
• PR Publication Production
• Serve as main point of contact for South Bay Lakers; produce league guide with roster, bios, etc.
• Assist in the production and writing of department publications, including media guides, game notes and press releases
Logistics Coordination
• Facilitate interviews between players, coaches and front office staff and the media, as assigned (during weekends and summer league)
• Track and compile credential requests; create and disseminate temporary credentials for each game
• Support management in executing media events
• Support the marketing department in promotion of the team and assisting in those requests
• Prepare game information and coordinate any requests for media/team executives
• Represent South Bay PR at all practices to oversee and monitor any potential media or internal interview requests
Other
• Provide administrative and clerical support to Director, Media Relations and General Manager, South Bay Lakers
Miscellaneous other tasks and special projects, as needed and assigned
**Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.
Education
(Required/ Preferred): Bachelor's degree (required) in Communications/ Journalism/ PR (preferred)
Previous experience: A minimum of two (2) years or seasons of internship/in-field experience working in sports PR, Communications or Media Relations
Technology Capabilities:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• InDesign and the ability to create and publish printed books, brochures, digital magazines, and interactive online documents
• Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Windows)
Knowledge, skills, abilities:
• Deep knowledge of South Bay Lakers team and history
• A passion for basketball and professional sports, with an understanding of other sport cycles and operations
• Ability to operate at the speed of the 24-hr news cycle
• Broad knowledge and experience dealing with integrated communications approach
• Proven experience successfully managing rapid response communications efforts
• Possess strong relationships with local, regional and national media, and exceptional client relationship management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels within the team, NBA, media and other high level outside contacts
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent writing skills with an eye for grammar, spelling, and thoughtful story creation
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Exceptional on-scene problem solving – ability to make tough, quality decisions in a fast-paced and stressful environment, always putting the Lakers organization's goals first
• Demonstrated ability to present the utmost professionalism and highest ethical code
Physical Demands: Ability to lift 25 lbs. and a significant amount of walking on game day
Location: El Segundo (offices M-F)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.