Manager of Communications

Charlotte Hornets; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) is seeking a Manager of Communications to support day-to-day operations and strategy for the communications department. The role emphasizes writing, editing and organizational excellence in a fast-growing environment.

You will help develop messaging, craft publicity campaigns and pitch stories to media for the Hornets and related business initiatives, including events at Spectrum Center and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, sports management, English or related field preferred
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of AP style
• Experience with writing, research, editing and transcription
• Experience with communicating to various audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to learn and flourish in a fast-growing, evolving environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize when given clearly defined goals and objectives
• Ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information
• Ability to be a flexible and reliable teammate, both within the department and the company as a whole

Responsibilities

• Promote organization's business initiatives including CSR, ticket sales, marketing, partnerships and more
• Develop, write and edit copy for press releases, advisories, talking points and promotional materials
• Help establish messaging for organization and departments, including campaigns
• Build, execute and recap publicity plans around corporate initiatives
• Proactively pitch stories to media to raise awareness of business successes and community efforts
• Assist with public relations around Spectrum Center renovations, F&B offerings and more
• Develop creative publicity announcements for organizational initiatives
• Assist with award nominations
• Assist with media event preparation and interviews
• Assist with media monitoring
• Assist with Hornets Alumni outreach and engagement opportunities
• Respond to media inquiries
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

AP style

PR experience

Multi-tasking

Professional stakeholder interaction

Extended hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, sports management, English or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) is seeking a Manager of Communications to assist with the promotion of HSE's business initiatives. You will work closely with the Director of Communications on the day-to-day operations, strategies and objectives of the department. The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing, editing and organizational skills and a willingness to learn and flourish in a fast-growing, evolving environment. Additionally, the candidate will have a creative mindset and approach towards developing publicity campaigns and announcements.

Hornets Values

• We operate with the highest level of integrity, driven by moral standards that guide us in everything we do.
• We communicate with full candor; openly, honestly, and respectfully with clarity.
• We work in the spirit of one team, committed to one vision, shared values, and an inclusive culture that ensures every person feels valued and respected.
• We hold ourselves accountable, and responsible to raise high levels of expectations of ourselves and our team.
• We compete at the highest levels and strive to be the best at everything we do
• We act with resilience and thrive in the face of challenges bringing others along with us.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promote organization's business initiatives in areas such as corporate social responsibility (CSR), ticket sales, marketing, corporate partnerships, retail and more.
• Develop, write and edit copy for various organizational platforms to be disseminated both externally and internally, including press releases, media advisories, talking points, marketing and promotional materials, and more.
• Help establish messaging for organization and individual departments, including specific marketing campaigns.
• Build, execute and recap publicity plans and campaigns around corporate and business initiatives.
• Proactively pitch stories to media to increase awareness of organization's business successes and community efforts.
• Assist with public relations and communications efforts around Spectrum Center, including renovations, F&B offerings and more.
• Develop creative publicity announcements for various organizational business initiatives
• Assist with award nominations.
• Assist with preparation for media events and interviews.
• Assist with organization's media monitoring.
• Assist with Hornets Alumni outreach and engagement opportunities.
• Respond to media inquiries.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience, And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, sports management, English or related field preferred
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of AP style
• Experience with writing, research, editing and transcription
• Experience with communicating to various audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to learn and flourish in a fast-growing, evolving environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize when given clearly defined goals and objectives
• Ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive informationAbility to be a flexible and reliable teammate, both within the department and the company as a whole
• Ability to present self in professional manner and interact with all levels of the organization and outside stakeholders, ranging from season ticket holders to corporate and community partners to vendors.
• Ability to work extended hours on occasion, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to attend games and events when necessary

Additional Information

This is a full time benefit eligible position. HSE is dedicated to creating and upholding a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity. HSE provides valuable benefits and competitive time off policies to help you and your family lead healthy, balanced lives. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered.