Job Summary:

Title: Director, Communications - Roc Nation Sports

Location: New York, NY (In-Office, 5 days a week)

The Role

Roc Nation Sports is searching for a well-connected PR and Communications Director with a passion for sports, music, lifestyle and brands. This role will join our Roc Nation Sports HQ based in NYC and report into the COO of RNS and EVP, Communications. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for our clients, media outlets and brand partners.

The incumbent will deliver regular media coverage that matters for distinctive PR campaigns for some of the world’s leading sports stars, rights holders and brands.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an always-on public relations strategy to position Roc Nation Sports as the premiere sports agency and our clients as elite athletes on and off the court / field

• Lead media relations efforts and messaging, leveraging relationships across sports, lifestyle, fashion, fitness, and consumer media to maximize coverage and influence for Roc Nation Sports clients

• Oversee media messaging of all Roc Nation Sports clients and initiatives

• Idea generation – attend brainstorms and help to create ideas and opportunities for existing and potential new clients

• Research - research potential PR campaigns for clients or new business prospects

• Planning – develop activation plans for key clients alongside your Roc Nation Sports team

• Interface with executives, leaders and key partners on the branding, marketing, philanthropy

• Work with teams and respective leagues to collaborate on media messaging

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in PR/Communications, Journalism, English or a related field

• Minimum 5+ years of PR/communications experience, with emphasis in corporate communications 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills - this includes maintaining a high standard of written materials including press releases, status reports, event schedules, briefs and more

• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Powerpoint and Apple Keynote required

• A strategic, critical thinker with impeccable storytelling skills who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, startup environment.

• A strong passion for and deep knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry

• Extensive experience managing multiple clients at once to amplify buzz worthy consumer campaigns

• Digital and social storytelling and engagement experience a PLUS

• Strong ability to work independently or collaboratively with minimal supervision

• Proven experience of delivering results with impact

• Must be able to travel and be on site for RNS events and activations

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to participate in projects and events in any way – big or small

COVID-19 vaccination series and booster shot are a mandatory requirement for this position.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Benefits & Perks

HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days

CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live

WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$100,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.