Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & PR

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a seasoned communications leader to guide a team of PR professionals in delivering the company’s public relations and media strategy. You will set priorities, coach managers, and ensure timely delivery of campaigns while managing agency partnerships and LinkedIn content.

This role will foster collaboration and accountability across the organization. Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, insights, and field leadership to translate complex ideas into clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in communications or PR, including agency or in-house roles, with 4+ years of management.
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of communication professionals to deliver Academy’s public relations and media strategy.
• Oversee LinkedIn content and agency partnerships to maintain consistent storytelling, and coach team members.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Team leadership

Writing

Editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PR/Communications/Journalsim related field

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a seasoned communications leader to guide a team of PR professionals in delivering the company’s public relations and media strategy. You will set priorities, coach managers, and ensure timely delivery of campaigns while managing agency partnerships and LinkedIn content.

This role will foster collaboration and accountability across the organization. Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, insights, and field leadership to translate complex ideas into clear