Communications Specialist

Sportradar AG; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportradar AG is seeking a B2B communications expert fluent in German and English to manage communications in the DACH region. The role involves stakeholder management, media relations, and producing high-quality materials in a fast-paced environment. Join a global leader in sports technology and contribute to impactful communications.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Defined development plan

Opportunity to work with senior leadership

Vibrant and inclusive community

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience in communications, ideally in B2B or tech PR.
• Demonstrable line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of media, betting, and sports industry communications.
• Communicate complex products and services effectively.
• Build positive working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

*** PLEASE SUBMIT PROFILE AND CV IN ENGLISH ***

*** Fluent German and English – written and spoken***

ABOUT US:

Sportradar is seeking a B2B German and English-speaking communications expert to manage the delivery of media, betting and sports industry communications in the DACH region for the EMEA team across several priority business areas.

THE CHALLENGE:

Working from our office in London, the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving global organization while communicating complex products and services in a commercially competitive landscape.

This is a multi-faceted role requiring an understanding of betting, technology, business and sports business and media in the DACH region and wider EMEA, stakeholder management, and partner coordination, while operating in a hands-on role in order to achieve executional excellence. The role reports into the Senior Director of Communications for UK/EMEA.

ABOUT YOU:

• Excellent verbal and written/ journalistic skills, with the ability to produce high-quality materials including messaging, press releases, articles, briefing documents, media pitches etc. with great accuracy.
• Fluent German and English – written and spoken.
• Proven experience in a communications role, ideally in B2B or tech PR within highly competitive industries such as sports, media, or betting.
• Knowledge of betting, tech, business and sports business and media, particularly in Germany
• B2B or tech PR experience working in a highly commercial environment, demonstrating the ability to discover stories and angles in-house and communicate benefits of business products and services externally.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex data-led information, translating it into more simple communications messaging, with proof points, for businesses.
• Demonstrable line management experience, spanning team members new to communications as well as more experienced colleagues.
• Strong 360-degree media relations skills, including digital, in both pro-active and issues-led situations.
• Senior stakeholder management experience plus the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Exceptionally well-organised, diplomatic, and solutions oriented.
• Strong worth ethic – is accountable, works smart and pushes self and others for results.
• Ability to trouble-shoot issues before they become problematic and quickly adapt to changing requirements.
• Attention to detail is a must for this role.

DESIRABLE SKILLS, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Working knowledge of sports industry and federations.

Please note, this is not a sports consumer PR role.

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US).
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership, develop yourself and build your career within an inspiring and fast-growing company and digital sports environment.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Technical Assessment (if applicable): A short task to showcase your technical skills.
• Two technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and Hiring Manager to dive into your solution and your expertise, as also discuss team fit.
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

We keep it simple and aim to wrap up the process within 3 weeks.