Minnesota Timberwolves
Senior Director of Basketball Communications, Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Why Join the Pack?
We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. We’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering an inclusive winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group. And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball. Position Summary/Objective
As the Senior Director of Basketball Communications, Minnesota Timberwolves, this individual will lead all day-to-day media operations for the Timberwolves. The Senior Director of Basketball Communications, Minnesota Timberwolves will oversee two direct reports and be responsible for strategic planning, team content initiatives and execution, managing interview requests for players, coaching staff, and front office personnel, supervising team publications, spearheading league communications, and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders- including ownership, agents, managers, and team and league constituents- while serving as a liaison between business and basketball operations. Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions: Serve as the primary media contact for the Timberwolves, both at home and on the road, managing all inbound media requests and leading proactive external media pitches across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. Develop and execute proactive media initiatives to best position the organization for sustained success. Conceive and shape compelling storytelling opportunities for players, coaching staff, front office staff, and the organization. Oversee all media logistics for practices, shootarounds, and game-day operations. Serve as primary media contact at player appearances, fan engagements, and community events. Orchestrate press conferences, media events, and PR activations in collaboration with internal stakholders and external partners, driving impactful coverage. Manage and supervise all press room operations to deliver best-in-class, efficient, and professional service on game days. Direct media credentialing process. Assist CCO with editing and proofing all written documentation for internal and external use across the organization. Lead media access process during practices, shoot-arounds, and games. Assist CCO in managing all local, regional, and national media requests. Develop and proactively pitch story ideas incorporating Wolves players, coaches, and basketball staff to various local and national media outlets. Serve as lead writer / editor for all external communications, including team press releases. Manage and execute the department’s Twitter account. Drive player and team initiatives for All-Star and end-of-season awards. Work closely with the Community Impact and Family and Player Services teams to coordinate media coverage for events and initiatives. Serve as a steward of team and organizational history. Executive editor of the Weekly Wire, the company’s weekly HR newsletter. Maintain a high-performing team through clear expectations, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Travel to all road games, including preseason, regular season, and postseason. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
Previous Basketball Communications work strongly recommended. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is preferred. Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to work well on a team and independently. Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision. Experience
5+ years of lead management experience required; NBA and/or sports public relations/media relations experience preferred. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Supervisory Responsibility
This position does have supervisory responsibility Compensation
The base salary range for this exempt role is $150,000-$187,000. 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. Benefits
Benefits: Regular full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, health saving accounts with an employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, and life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Additional benefits may include employer-paid short/long-term disability plans, generous fitness and well-being benefits, work-related reimbursements, and fully paid family/caregiver leave. Regular full-time employees start with 11 Holidays, at least 20 paid PTO days, 2 Volunteer days, and 4 Personal Holidays in each calendar year. Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment as well as an professional sports arena. Office hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00PM. In addition to working office hours staff may work external events including but not limited to games, charity and networking events. Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. Staff will frequently ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff may occasionally move boxes or other materials weighing up to 10 pounds. Travel
The position will require travel to external events, and away games. EEO Statement
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization. E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Apply now to interview with us!
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We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. We’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering an inclusive winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group. And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball. Position Summary/Objective
As the Senior Director of Basketball Communications, Minnesota Timberwolves, this individual will lead all day-to-day media operations for the Timberwolves. The Senior Director of Basketball Communications, Minnesota Timberwolves will oversee two direct reports and be responsible for strategic planning, team content initiatives and execution, managing interview requests for players, coaching staff, and front office personnel, supervising team publications, spearheading league communications, and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders- including ownership, agents, managers, and team and league constituents- while serving as a liaison between business and basketball operations. Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions: Serve as the primary media contact for the Timberwolves, both at home and on the road, managing all inbound media requests and leading proactive external media pitches across print, broadcast, and digital outlets. Develop and execute proactive media initiatives to best position the organization for sustained success. Conceive and shape compelling storytelling opportunities for players, coaching staff, front office staff, and the organization. Oversee all media logistics for practices, shootarounds, and game-day operations. Serve as primary media contact at player appearances, fan engagements, and community events. Orchestrate press conferences, media events, and PR activations in collaboration with internal stakholders and external partners, driving impactful coverage. Manage and supervise all press room operations to deliver best-in-class, efficient, and professional service on game days. Direct media credentialing process. Assist CCO with editing and proofing all written documentation for internal and external use across the organization. Lead media access process during practices, shoot-arounds, and games. Assist CCO in managing all local, regional, and national media requests. Develop and proactively pitch story ideas incorporating Wolves players, coaches, and basketball staff to various local and national media outlets. Serve as lead writer / editor for all external communications, including team press releases. Manage and execute the department’s Twitter account. Drive player and team initiatives for All-Star and end-of-season awards. Work closely with the Community Impact and Family and Player Services teams to coordinate media coverage for events and initiatives. Serve as a steward of team and organizational history. Executive editor of the Weekly Wire, the company’s weekly HR newsletter. Maintain a high-performing team through clear expectations, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Travel to all road games, including preseason, regular season, and postseason. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
Previous Basketball Communications work strongly recommended. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Computer skills required: experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is preferred. Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to work well on a team and independently. Ability to manage specific processes and tasks in the department under supervision. Experience
5+ years of lead management experience required; NBA and/or sports public relations/media relations experience preferred. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Supervisory Responsibility
This position does have supervisory responsibility Compensation
The base salary range for this exempt role is $150,000-$187,000. 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. Benefits
Benefits: Regular full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, health saving accounts with an employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, and life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Additional benefits may include employer-paid short/long-term disability plans, generous fitness and well-being benefits, work-related reimbursements, and fully paid family/caregiver leave. Regular full-time employees start with 11 Holidays, at least 20 paid PTO days, 2 Volunteer days, and 4 Personal Holidays in each calendar year. Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment as well as an professional sports arena. Office hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00PM. In addition to working office hours staff may work external events including but not limited to games, charity and networking events. Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer and telephone. Staff will frequently ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff may occasionally move boxes or other materials weighing up to 10 pounds. Travel
The position will require travel to external events, and away games. EEO Statement
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization. E-Verify Statement
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Apply now to interview with us!
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