What are the responsibilities and job description for the PR/Communications Analyst position at Premier Lacrosse League PLL?
Role: PR/Communications Analyst
Position Location: Torrance, CA (3 days in office per week)
Start Date: Immediate
About:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL season is distributed through an exclusive media-rights agreement with NBC Sports Group. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL).
Position Location: Torrance, CA (3 days in office per week)
Start Date: Immediate
About:
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) is a professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL season is distributed through an exclusive media-rights agreement with NBC Sports Group. For more information, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague) and YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL).
Company Values:
- Stay Grounded
- Think Critically
- Be Helpful
- Encourage Creativity
- Persevere Through the Noise
- Operate Like an Owner
Position Overview:
The PLL is seeking a public relations and communications analyst to support and execute the League’s communications strategy. This role will support league and player level communications, on a national and local level, including crafting official company statements, booking players for media opportunities, drafting press releases and media kits, and leading media monitoring and measurement. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of brand voice and consistency, as well as an understanding of individual brand and communications best practices, supporting player-level guidance. The candidate will be an ambitious self-starter proactively managing the League’s voice, seeking booking opportunities to elevate the league and its players, while also responding quickly to external and internal moments of significance.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s of Arts or Science requirement
- 1-3 years experience in similar PR or communications role
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Great natural sales chops; can pitch the PLL, WLL and its players with passion and conviction
- Familiarity and existing relationships with media landscape including traditional media, sports media, and non-traditional media platforms
- Sports and entertainment representation experience is a plus
- Excellent organization skills
- Attention to detail
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support organization and execution of all company press releases and public communications
- Drive local and national media procurement
- Secure lead up stories and onsite coverage for all 14 PLL weekends and Championship Series
- Work with PLL Production team to support press attendance at press conferences and other key moments
- Book players for media opportunities including but not limited to editorial, podcast, shows
- Manage relationships with external media; including management of onsite press check-in and experience for PLL Weekends
- Manage media monitoring and coverage reporting
- Arrange for photography and comprehensive media presence as needed
Compensation:
- $65,000-$70,000 annually
- Based on the candidate’s experience
- The total compensation package includes Annual Bonus, Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan, Equity Sharing, Mental Health Stipend, Unlimited PTO, and Paid Parental Leave
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
