Manager, Global Public Relations

Feld Entertainment; Ellenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Feld Entertainment is seeking a Public Relations Manager within the Corporate Marketing Corporate Communications Team. This role directs PR campaigns, media relations, and athlete relations for SMX across Feld Entertainment properties, driving publicity assets and communications.

A self-starter with sports PR experience will thrive in coordinating campaigns and events. Responsibilities include media liaison, press materials, event PR activations, and budget tracking, supporting the corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, journalism, communications or marketing.
• 3-5 years’ PR experience, preferably in sports/entertainment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills for fast-paced campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall PR efforts for the SMX World Championship.
• Develop publicity materials: press releases, infographics, media recaps.
• Identify media trends and develop tactics to maximize opportunities.
• Liaise with media, teams and athletes at events; manage PR activations.
• Execute race week PR, media days and press conferences; manage logistics.
• Setup press box and photo den; manage credential requests.
• Track SMX PR budget daily; support special PR projects and events.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget tracking

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Marketing

Job description

The Public Relations Manager for the SMX World Championship will be part of the Corporate Marketing Corporate Communications Team. This individual must be highly organized, a self-starter and have experience in sports public relations and media. The Public Relations Manager will assist in directing all public relations and communications efforts for SMX in all markets within the Feld Entertainment portfolio. Overall duties include managing public relations campaigns, media relations, creating public relations assets, and dealing with team management and athlete relations.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in coordinating the overall Public Relations efforts for the SMX World Championship.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of publicity materials, including press releases, weekly infographics, media recaps, and online media resources, including developing written materials in support of the SMX World Championship.
• Assist in identifying media trends and developing tactics to maximize opportunities for the SMX World Championship.
• Liaise with media, SMX teams and athletes while at events, including written documents for PR activations and logistics.
• Assist with the execution of race week PR, media days and press conferences, including coordinating and managing all logistics.
• Responsible for setting up the press box and photo den.
• Manage ticket requests for press, VIPs and teams/athletes. Manage and approve incoming media and photographer credential requests throughout the season.
• Manage the daily tracking of the SMX PR budget.
• Support Corporate Marketing - Corporate Communications team in execution of special PR projects, celebrity, content creator, and influencer events.

Job Qualifications

• College degree required (degree or related expertise in public relations, journalism, communications, or marketing preferred).
• 3-5 years’ PR experience, preferably in the sports and/or entertainment industry.
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being fiscally responsible.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build professional relationships and work well with all personality types. Ability to interface with multiple levels of management within and outside the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organization and attention to detail are essential.
• Team-oriented; highly flexible and resourceful.
• Ability to travel (approximately 40% of the time, with majority occurring in Q1 & Q2).

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.