What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Communications (GSV) position at GSW Sports, LLC?
About the Position
The Golden State Valkyries are looking for a Manager to play a critical role in the execution of both basketball and business communications. In this role, you will be responsible for placing basketball storylines, and business stories, cultivating and growing media relationships, press relations at games, practices and community events, pitching basketball and business-related story ideas to media, and drafting communication plans for key stakeholders, including season ticket members and partners. This position reports to the Director, Communications.
Come share your expertise with a growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!
This is a full-time position based onsite in Oakland, CA with time spent in San Francisco for game days, and some travel required for road games.
Key Responsibilities
- Write various related media materials including media guides, press releases and other media materials
- Assist with talking points / briefings for Valkyries executives for speaking engagements and media interviews
- Execute media relations efforts at Valkyries practices, games and other events
- Assist with Valkyries credentialling process
- Oversee the Valkyries stats, game notes and media guide process
- Assist game day PR staff and stats crew at all Valkyries home games
- Manage storytelling and pitching efforts for GSV community efforts
- Staff GSV talent at various events
- Build and maintain positive relationships with local and national sports, news and general assignment media, and WNBA PR staff
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with team broadcast talent
- Accompany Valkyries representatives (players, executives, etc.) at special events and public appearances
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills
Time Commitment
Compensation
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Golden State Valkyries is an equal opportunity employer.
We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com / employment
Salary : $87,000 - $92,000
