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Senior Manager, Brand Communications
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Who Are We A professional basketball team and state‑of‑the‑art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world‑class event you can think of. We live for the fast‑paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.
Who Are You An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by your interactions with you.
Responsibilities
Serves as day‑to‑day lead in implementing integrated plans to advance marketing and communications priorities
Cultivates collaborative working relationships, understanding department priorities, and managing expectations
Exhibits in‑depth knowledge of the organization, its partners, and the media landscape
Fosters relationships with local, regional, and national media as well as media influencers
Elevates problems to superiors and solicits counsel when needed, as appropriate
Oversees quality and operational performance, ensuring flawless execution and deadline adherence
Demonstrates proficiency in writing skills to craft various types of correspondence – press releases, talking points, communications plans, presentations, award submissions, and more
Ability to think strategically, creatively, and in an effective manner while managing multiple projects
Manages a team of two: Brand Communications Sr. Coordinator and Coordinator
Leverages her/his network of media contacts to help advance the business goals of the organization
Contributes to a positive and engaging team and corporate culture
Oversees media subscriptions at the organization
Responsible for providing talking points and reads to broadcast partners on a per‑game basis
Assists in oversight of brand communications strategy and execution for the Hawks’ affiliates (College Park Skyhawks)
Ensures performance expectations, career development plans, and goals are set and reviewed during the formal performance review process for all direct reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 4‑7 years of public relations and media relations experience with both B2C and B2B audiences; a specific focus on any of the following: brand, lifestyle, community, sports, corporate communications, including project and/or account management, is a plus
Two years of employee supervisory experience.
A strategic mindset that utilizes creative problem‑solving to achieve results
Team player; organized, can prioritize in a fluid environment
Self‑starter and decisive yet knows when to approach senior staff when needed
Experience consensus building among senior‑level staff
Experience working in inter‑departmental teams, including multiple marketing partners
Successful track record of helping to build and present concepts/programs and effectively executing programs
Ability to spot digital trends and insights and share with teams in order to capitalize on exposure for the brand
Experience with media monitoring tools, including MuckRack is a plus
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.
If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!
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Senior Manager, Brand Communications
role at
Atlanta Hawks
Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
In order to be considered for this role, after clicking “Apply Now” above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow‑up screen.
Who Are We A professional basketball team and state‑of‑the‑art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world‑class event you can think of. We live for the fast‑paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.
Who Are You An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by your interactions with you.
Responsibilities
Serves as day‑to‑day lead in implementing integrated plans to advance marketing and communications priorities
Cultivates collaborative working relationships, understanding department priorities, and managing expectations
Exhibits in‑depth knowledge of the organization, its partners, and the media landscape
Fosters relationships with local, regional, and national media as well as media influencers
Elevates problems to superiors and solicits counsel when needed, as appropriate
Oversees quality and operational performance, ensuring flawless execution and deadline adherence
Demonstrates proficiency in writing skills to craft various types of correspondence – press releases, talking points, communications plans, presentations, award submissions, and more
Ability to think strategically, creatively, and in an effective manner while managing multiple projects
Manages a team of two: Brand Communications Sr. Coordinator and Coordinator
Leverages her/his network of media contacts to help advance the business goals of the organization
Contributes to a positive and engaging team and corporate culture
Oversees media subscriptions at the organization
Responsible for providing talking points and reads to broadcast partners on a per‑game basis
Assists in oversight of brand communications strategy and execution for the Hawks’ affiliates (College Park Skyhawks)
Ensures performance expectations, career development plans, and goals are set and reviewed during the formal performance review process for all direct reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 4‑7 years of public relations and media relations experience with both B2C and B2B audiences; a specific focus on any of the following: brand, lifestyle, community, sports, corporate communications, including project and/or account management, is a plus
Two years of employee supervisory experience.
A strategic mindset that utilizes creative problem‑solving to achieve results
Team player; organized, can prioritize in a fluid environment
Self‑starter and decisive yet knows when to approach senior staff when needed
Experience consensus building among senior‑level staff
Experience working in inter‑departmental teams, including multiple marketing partners
Successful track record of helping to build and present concepts/programs and effectively executing programs
Ability to spot digital trends and insights and share with teams in order to capitalize on exposure for the brand
Experience with media monitoring tools, including MuckRack is a plus
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.
If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!
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