Senior Coordinator, Communications

Phoenix Suns; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Team experiences

Team swag

Complimentary game tickets

On-site gym & facilities

Job summary

Player 15 Group, the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and more, seeks a Senior Coordinator, Communications to support the SVP of Communications and the department. The role focuses on calendar management, travel, scheduling, and strategic communications across teams.

You will participate in planning PR events, developing briefs, and coordinating executive speaking engagements while monitoring media coverage and sharing story opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years professional experience, preferably communications or executive assistant
• Experience in communications or PR and meeting tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted point of contact for the SVP of Communications and other stakeholders
• Manage complex calendars, travel, and scheduling for games, practices, events, and meetings
• Develop agendas, meeting recaps, and coordinate executive speaking engagements
• Assist in planning and executing PR events, briefs, and run-of-show materials
• Maintain trackers, roadmaps, and archiving databases to support the team
• Coordinate cross-department collaboration to improve productivity and identify story opportunities

Skills

Relationship building

Organization

Written communication

Proactive mindset

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center.

Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group is driven by a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care. Our people are at the center of everything we do, united by a shared commitment to create unforgettable memories for our fans, partners, and community.

We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the success of our teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our communications team as Senior Coordinator, Communications. The Senior Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the SVP of Communications and the communications department reach and achieve strategic goals and objectives.

Your Role on the Team

• Act as a trusted point of contact for the SVP of Communications, including internal and external stakeholders, and showing up with professionalism, discretion, and high standards.
• Manage complex calendars, travel, and scheduling across games, practices, events, concerts, league meetings, and business needs.
• Manage key strategic meetings including, presentation and agenda development, and meeting recaps.
• Assist with proactive outreach, scheduling and coordination of executive speaking engagements.
• Manage, maintain and update trackers, roadmaps, calendars and develop and maintain archive database.
• Assist in the planning, development and execution of PR events and engagements; develop briefs, run of shows and event schedules.
• Manage PR/VIP tickets and experiences (as it relates to communications).
• Monitor media and social media coverage and conversation.
• Coordinate and collaborate across departments to help drive productivity and efficiency of the broader communications team and identify story opportunities

Your Skills And Experience

• Highly skilled in relationship development, collaboration and organization.
• Proven ability to write, develop relationships, lead project development and follow through; proactive vs reactive approach.
• Experience in communications, PR and/or media services, hitting goals, and succeeding in a team environment.
• Problem solving and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office expert proficiency.

Experience/ Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years professional experience, preferably communications or executive assistant

The Team & Experience

We believe great organizations are built by great people. That’s why we foster an in-person collaborative, people-first work environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an I'll do it mentality in support of the team and our fans.

From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Benefits

At Player 15 Group, our people-first culture is reflected in benefits and perks that may vary based on employment status and eligibility, including the following:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
• Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
• Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
• Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
• Access to amenities, including:
  • Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
  • Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
  • Pickleball court
  • Golf simulator and putting green
  • On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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