Manager Communications

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

Job summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. in New York seeks a Manager of Communications to lead public relations and media initiatives for original experiences, brand events, and partnerships.

You will organize press lists and materials, coordinate executive speaking opportunities, and help shape strategies across Sphere's entertainment portfolio. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in PR, a BA in communications or related field, proven pitching and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years public relations and media experience in entertainment.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 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 leadership presentation ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.
• A detail-oriented self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sphere communications team with day-to-day PR needs.
• Develop publicity strategies to drive earned media for brand and business initiatives.
• Create story angles, pitches and press materials to publicize experiences, live residencies, brand and product initiatives.
• Plan and staff industry events, press tours and company-wide events.
• Prepare press materials for senior leadership and manage announcements for new hires and promotions.
• Maintain calendars, media contact lists and internal communications resources.
• Foster strong cross-department collaboration and provide exceptional experiences for guests and partners.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing

Editing

Pitching

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

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, as well as 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

EEO

We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.

At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record of each employee’s sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.

Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

If you choose not to self-identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.