Vice President, Sports Business
Core
Lead daily client relations, plan and execute communications strategies, and manage integrated teams for high-profile sports clients.
Role type
Senior IC communications strategist (Vice President/Account Director)
Builds
Creative, high-impact communications strategies for sports ecosystem clients
Domain
Sports business + strategic communications
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, client relationship management, team leadership, media relations, persuasive writing, business development, multi-tasking
Preferred skills
In-house sports communications experience, agency PR experience, deep knowledge of professional sports
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Set and advance communications strategy for multiple high-profile clients; Manage client communications daily; Lead account teams to ensure quality and deadlines; Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters; Write and edit external and internal documents; Mentor and lead staff; Drive business development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management