Strategic Communications Manager — Partnerships & Community

Golden State; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Valkyries tickets

Team store discount

Job summary

Golden State Valkyries in Oakland, CA is seeking a Manager to lead communications strategy and execution for the business side of the organization. You will work with the current Manager to own corporate partnerships, community communications, and PR, reporting to the Senior Director, Communications.

This is a full-time, onsite role focused on strategic storytelling, media outreach, and collaboration across teams to support sponsor activations, events, and community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Communications/Public Relations
• Minimum 5 years in PR/communications, storytelling, and project management
• Experience supporting corporate partnerships or sponsorships
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace
• Strong relationships with business and media
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver communications and PR strategy in support of business objectives, corporate partnerships, and community initiatives
• Partner with corporate partnerships to build PR and communications plans for sponsor activations
• Lead communications and storytelling for community programs, including media outreach and materials
• Develop media materials including press releases, talking points, and briefing documents
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national media covering business, sponsorship, and community stories
• Support executive and staff appearances at business and community events
• Staff events that players or coaches attend in the community
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

PR/communications

Storytelling

Project management

Sponsorships/partnerships

Media relations

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

MS Office/Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Golden State Valkyries in Oakland, CA is seeking a Manager to lead communications strategy and execution for the business side of the organization. You will work with the current Manager to own corporate partnerships, community communications, and PR, reporting to the Senior Director, Communications.

This is a full-time, onsite role focused on strategic storytelling, media outreach, and collaboration across teams to support sponsor activations, events, and community programs.