Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment · 7 hours ago
Senior Director, Communications
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expBrooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality. The Senior Director, Communications will serve as a strategic communications professional responsible for developing and executing the communications strategy across the company's sports, entertainment, and corporate platforms.
EventsFranchiseMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Develop and lead Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's external communications strategy for its entertainment, hospitality, and media businesses, including Barclays Center, Brooklyn Hospitality Group, BKMag, Type.Set.Brooklyn, and new ventures
Support corporate communications for the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty
Develop and lead Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's external communications strategy for its technology storytelling
Serve as a senior advisor to the Vice President of Communications and key Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment executives, providing strategic counsel on messaging, media positioning, and communications planning
Lead thought leadership efforts for senior executives, securing speaking opportunities, media placements, and industry visibility for the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Entertainment Officer, Chief Products and Experiences Officer, and others
Support communications strategy for new ventures, helping launch and position emerging properties within Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment's expanding portfolio
Proactively pitch and secure coverage across entertainment, culture, lifestyle, technology and business outlets, generating consistent visibility for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment brands, initiatives, and executives
Draft and edit press releases, statements, media advisories, and brand messaging, ensuring clarity, consistency, and a strong voice across all Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment platforms
Manage onsite media operations for Barclays Center events including concerts, college basketball, boxing, family entertainment, cultural programming, and hospitality-driven activations
Assist in maintaining the department’s storylines, fact sheets, media outreach tracking documents, and media distribution lists
Manage and mentor a multi-vertical communications team, including the Manager, Entertainment Communications and Manager, Sports Communications
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years' experience in a strategic communications role with a track record of delivering measurable results through both internal and external communications
Bachelor's degree is required; Bachelor of Arts degree preferred
Knowledge of key players in the sports, entertainment and hospitality industries, and how industry news directly or indirectly affects the business
Experience pitching stories of all types to a wide selection of media outlets and working with reporters/editors/producers
Extensive media contacts and knowledge of both New York and national media with the ability to identify new media outlets and generate coverage regularly
Preferred
Experience at a Public Relations firm/agency or within entertainment, music, and sports industry preferred
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
401k Employer Match at 4%
Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar
And more!
Company
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is a platform dedicated to creating bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality—The Brooklyn Way.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$688MKey Investors
Julia Koch
2024-06-19Secondary Market· $688M
Leadership Team
Josh Pruss
Senior Vice President, Global Partnership Marketing & Premium Hospitality
Ryan Hilgers
Senior Vice President, Global Partnership Development
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