Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of integrated corporate communications and publicity initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and manage communications plans that support integrated marketing campaigns, brand marketing, youth marketing, and international initiatives.
• Partner cross-functional with Marketing, Brand, Social, Content, Partnerships, Community Impact, and Football Communications teams to ensure aligned messaging and cohesive storytelling.
• Protect and strengthen the organization’s reputation through proactive communications planning, issue management, and strategic counsel.
• Build, maintain, and manage strong relationships with local, national, and international media, press, and industry partners.
• Identify and execute thought leadership opportunities that elevate the Chiefs brand, executives, and key organizational initiatives across sports, entertainment, business, and culture.
• Support executive communications, including messaging development, media preparation, talking points, speeches, and public appearances.
• Oversee publicity strategy for major organizational announcements, campaigns, events, community initiatives, and brand moments.
• Develop compelling storytelling strategies that deepen fan engagement and strengthen brand affinity across domestic and global audiences.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Content teams to ensure consistent messaging and amplification across owned, earned, and shared channels.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, publicity, brand communications, or integrated marketing communications, preferably within sports, media, or consumer brands.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans that drive brand visibility, audience engagement, and organizational reputation
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience crafting executive-level messaging and compelling storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Strong media relations experience with an established network of local, national, and industry press contacts, and a demonstrated ability to secure impactful earned media opportunities.
• Highly organized, proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can independently manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.A.