Communications Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Position Overview:
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for helping the department develop and execute PR strategies to support the Network and position it as the leading provider of Olympic and endurance sports programming. This person should have an affinity for multiple sports, and is responsible primarily for both proactive and reactive media relations and social media, and creating content for multiple company platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Communications:
o Draft consumer facing advisories, releases and event previews publicizing the Network's on air and online programming
o Create and write marketing materials (i.e. newsletters) and social media posts
o Keep updated media lists, monitor media coverage and compile press clippings for both traditional and new media
o Service media with post-event video highlights and results

- Social Media:
o Help develop, plan and execute strategic social media plans and campaigns by owning social media calendar
o Serve as a brand ambassador by monitoring Network social media platforms on a daily basis and communicating with fans
o Foresee trends and utilize digital assets to reach consumers through digital media platforms
o Update weekly departmental social media dashboard

- Administrative:
o Support marketing department with other online, on-air and offline tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
- MUST have an affinity for sports and social media
- 2 - 3 years experience with a successful track record in publicity/communications and social media
- Demonstrated copy writing ability in the form of social media posts, press releases, advisories, pitch letters, etc.
- Possess comprehensive understanding of social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google +, Instagram, etc.,
- Strong organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop)
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or English from accredited University

Skill Requirements:
- Excellent communication, verbal and written skills
- Ability to articulate ideas and messaging through written materials (Writing samples are required)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Capable of working independently without direction, if needed, within a team environment