Manager, Communications (GSV) Job at Golden State, Oakland, CA

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  • Golden State
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

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!

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 credentialing 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
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism, public relations, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of PR/communications, storytelling, project management, and leadership experience in sports, entertainment, or other high-profile industry/company
  • Experience managing communications budgets
  • Knowledge of current and emerging communications trends; ability to influence conversation based on knowledge and expertise
  • Deep understanding of the game of basketball and the team including game day events, statistics and other updates
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, service, resolution and presentation skills
  • Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment


Time Commitment
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule as evenings and weekend work shifts may be required
  • Ability to travel with team to road games


Compensation
  • $87,000 - 92,000 + Bonus
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
  • Employer 401K match
  • Vacation and generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Golden State 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.

Please refer to our California Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

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Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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