Manager Communications

Sphere Entertainment Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. is seeking a Manager of Communications to support public relations and communications initiatives across original experiences, creative content, brand events, partnerships, community initiatives and expansion.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Communications Manager will organize, coordinate and execute daily team needs including press lists, materials, calendars, executive speaking opportunities, event calendars, and distribution of press announcements and assets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years public relations and media experience in entertainment.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, or marketing.
• Experience with proactive pitching and media interaction.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with managing and creating publicity assets.
• Strong communication, creativity and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills to leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; manage multiple responsibilities without missing deadlines.
• Detail-oriented self-starter and team player with a great attitude.
• Ability to work across multiple groups within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Sphere's communications team with day-to-day PR needs.
• Develop publicity strategies to drive earned media for brand and business initiatives across Sphere.
• Create story angles, pitches and press materials for experiences, residencies, brand and product initiatives.
• Plan and staff industry events, press tours, and assist with company events.
• Develop press materials for senior leadership, including awards submissions and announcements for new hires and promotions.
• Maintain relationships with departments and media contacts; update resources.

Skills

Public relations

Media interaction

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism/marketing

Job description

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

The Manager of Communications will play a vital role in supporting public relations and communications initiatives for Sphere. This role will assist the team in developing communications strategies across original experiences, creative content, brand initiatives, marketing partnerships, brand events, community initiatives, continued expansion, and more. Reporting to the Vice President, the Communications Manager will handle several core responsibilities with a focus on organizing, coordinating and executing daily team needs. This includes managing and updating press lists, press materials, team calendars, executive speaking opportunities, event calendars, and distribution of press announcements and assets.

What will you do?

• Support the Sphere communications team with day-to-day PR needs
• Work with Communications team to develop publicity strategies to drive earned media for various brand and business initiatives across Sphere
• Develop creative story angles, pitches and press materials to publicize experiences, live residencies, brand, and product initiatives, leveraging relevant industry trends, consumer insights and seasonal opportunities
• Plan and staff industry events, press tours, and assist with executing company-wide events
• Support the development of press materials for senior leadership, including awards submissions, interview briefing documents, and announcements for new hires and promotions
• Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with various departments across Sphere
• Manage team calendars, executive speaking opportunities and event calendars, research and maintain media contact lists, and maintain other internal communications resources
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years public relations and media experience particularly in entertainment
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related fields
• Experience with proactive pitching and media interaction
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience with managing and creating publicity assets
• Strong communication, creativity and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills to leadership
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment; manage multiple responsibilities without jeopardizing deadlines
• A detail-oriented self-starter and team player with a great attitude
• Ability to work across multiple groups within a matrix organization; gather and organize information as necessary

Special Requirements

• Based in New York, NY with occasional travel.
• Ability to work late nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Pay Range

$83,000—$130,000 USD

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