VP of PR & Communications

Overtime; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Overtime is seeking a VP of PR & Communications to guide high-priority initiatives, including brand announcements, launches and events from our DUMBO, Brooklyn office. You will draft external materials, pitch media, and secure coverage across local, national and international outlets.

You will collaborate with the C-suite and marketing partners, guide crisis communications, and embed executives at podcasts and speaking engagements. Travel to events will be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading PR and communications for a growth-focused company.
• Strong storytelling and media pitching skills across traditional and digital outlets.
• Ability to work with the C-suite and manage crisis communications effectively.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee brand announcements, launches, events and strategic comms for key initiatives.
• Draft and develop internal and external materials for announcements including press releases, pitches and media lists.
• Build and maintain relationships with media and place stories in industry publications.
• Lead award submissions and secure relevant speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with marketing partners on press releases and partnerships communications.
• Serve as media liaison for local, national and international press; respond to inquiries.
• Define and execute strategies to embed executives at podcasts, panels and speaking events.
• Bring new creative approaches to optimize company objectives and coverage.
• Monitor media coverage and assess risks; lead crisis communications responses.
• Travel and facilitate events across Overtime IP; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Media relations

Press releases

Storytelling

C-suite collaboration

Crisis communications

Event/appearance planning

Job description

• The VP, PR & Communications will work across a variety of high priority company initiatives including brand announcements, launches, events and strategizing for the priorities of Overtime’s business. Overtime is a hybrid workplace, spending 3+ days in office at our DUMBO, Brooklyn location
• Draft and develop internal and external materials required for announcements including press releases, pitches, media lists and other media communications
• Build and maintain relationships with media, place general trend stories in industry publications
• Lead the award submissions process and apply for relevant speaking engagements
• Collaborate with our official marketing partners on press releases and strategic communications regarding our partnerships
• Work across the C-suite to serve as a media liaison for local, national and international press responsible for responding to all press inquiries
• Define and execute strategies to embed Overtime executives at the most effective podcasts, panels, and speaking opportunities
• Continually bring new creative and strategic approaches that will optimize company objectives and goals
• Monitor all relevant media stories involving Overtime, its co-founders and other industry news
• Lead response on any crisis communications
• Demonstrate good judgment in escalating problems and assessing communication risk
• Travel and facilitate events across Overtime’s IP
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an exceptionally strong network and a sharp instinct for storytelling - someone who knows how to turn relationships, insights, and moments into meaningful coverageThis individual brings proven experience pitching and securing earned media across traditional and social platforms, leveraging deep media and creator relationships to amplify stories that break throughThey are a confident, compelling writer who thrives in fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environments, works well under pressure, and values close collaborationAbove all, the ideal candidate is energized by Overtime’s growth and excited to help shape culture across sports and entertainment for the next generation of fans through powerful, authentic storytelling

Demonstrated desire for continuous learningExcellent problem-solving skills; views problems as opportunitiesFlexible and able to work in a fast-paced environmentA passion for storytelling across traditional and emerging formatsExcellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to articulate ideas clearly and conciselyMeaningful years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, marketing, business, journalism or related fieldAbility to travel as neededExceptional attention to detailAbility to work independently, taking a concept and building from it