VP, PR & Communications

Voiceflow; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Overtime, a hybrid workplace anchored in New York, seeks a VP of PR & Communications to lead storytelling across sports and entertainment and shape culture for the next generation of fans.

You will craft press materials, build and maintain media relationships, manage crisis communications, and collaborate with marketing partners and the C-suite on high-impact announcements and partnerships. Travel for events will be required.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft internal and external materials for announcements including press releases and pitches.
• Build and maintain relationships with media and place stories in industry publications.
• Lead the awards submissions process and book speaking engagements.
• Collaborate with marketing partners on press releases and strategic communications.
• Serve as media liaison to local, national and international press; respond to inquiries.
• Define and execute strategies to place executives in podcasts, panels and events.
• Monitor media coverage and manage crisis communications.
• Travel and facilitate events across Overtime IP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PR experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Verbal & written comms

Storytelling

Adaptability

Problem solving

Continuous learning

Travel willing

Job description

VP, PR & Communications

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.

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 coverage. This 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 through. They are a confident, compelling writer who thrives in fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environments, works well under pressure, and values close collaboration. Above 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.

Key Responsibility Areas

• 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

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Meaningful years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, marketing, business, journalism or related field
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, taking a concept and building from it
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
• A passion for storytelling across traditional and emerging formats
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills; views problems as opportunities
• Demonstrated desire for continuous learning
• Ability to travel as needed

Overtime expects the base salary for this position to be $170-190K USD annually, based on the experience of the successful hire.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• stock options in the company

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.