Senior Brand Communications and Media Relations Specialist

Core ValuesAt the Blank Family of Businesses, our core values drive our culture, guide our decisions, and make our organization a great place to work.Give Back To OthersRecognize that the well-being of business cannot be separated from the well-being of society. Join in our ongoing efforts to give back through time, talents, labor, and financial commitment.Lead By ExampleDemonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit that supports our culture and vision. Take full advantage of our empowerment philosophy by offering suggestions, making decisions, and taking responsibility for actions. Stand up for your convictions and vocalize your opinions.Innovate ContinuouslyConstantly seek new ways to improve results and move above and beyond what seems possible. Demonstrate non-stop reinvention. Do not let unnecessary bureaucracy kill innovation. Implement high quality, new processes, products, services, or solutions that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our customers.Put People FirstDemonstrate understanding that people are the center, the heartbeat of any successful enterprise. Build rapport and trust by demonstrating sensitivity and respect for others. Empower and listen to associates because they are our number-one source for information and ideas. Invest time and resources in developing associates' skills and assisting them in managing their careers.Listen And RespondListen to internal and external customers (fans, grantees, players, associates, vendors, partners) to understand what they need. View customer needs as golden opportunities that, when creatively addressed, will enhance our competitive edge and the environment in which we all work and professionally grow. Dedicate the needed resources, time, and energy to creating lasting value for all customers.Include EveryoneOur individual differences make our organization more valuable. Value diverse ideas, experiences, skills, work styles, and backgrounds. Harness individual differences to create a competitive advantage and better support our partners. Encourage others to accept and capitalize on diversity.Position SummaryThis individual reports to the Vice President – Corporate and Marketing Communications and will develop and execute traditional and social media strategy and project management to support the objectives of the various businesses that make up AMB Sports and Entertainment. This individual will be counted on to establish, grow, and nurture productive relationships with local, national, and international media; develop strategic communications plans; tell AMBSE stories through traditional media platforms; orchestrate media events; fulfill media requests; pitch and place enterprise stories; and support all facets of executive communications in support of AMBSE's most senior leadership. Additionally, this position will be counted on to own and lead projects from start to finish.Roles and ResponsibilitiesDevelop integrated strategic communications plans in coordination with VP and larger teamEstablish and maintain relationships with media and influencersProject Management to include strategy, planning, execution, budget management in coordination with VP.Write, coordinate, and service all content materials for media purposes to include press releases/announcements, video, photos, written materials, etc.Build and maintain robust as well as targeted media listsProactive media outreach and story placement locally, nationally, and internationallyFulfillment of incoming media requestsPartner and collaborate with cross-departmentally with communications professionals and department leadership to support media outreach and event execution needsLogistical and content support for outbound executive communicationsAccompany members of executive management to media eventsCoordinate and maintain website content/Media HubMedia reporting for milestone initiatives across AMBSEMedia event planning and executionQualification RequirementsBachelor's degree requiredDemonstrated success in proactive media outreach (story development and placement), social media execution, and production of quality media materials2-3 years of professional experience in a communications setting; i.e., PR agency, in-house communications department, etc.Experience with sports or sports/entertainment a plusRequired SkillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsUnderstanding of primary social media platformsExcellent time management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects at once while collaborating with a team and other relevant business leadersExperience with communications and social media measurementContent development experienceAbility to think strategicallyPossess an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative spiritExhibit AMBSE Core Values: Listen and Respond, Include Everyone, Innovate Continuously, Give Back to Others, Put People First