Strategic Communications Manager

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

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.