Communications Manager

Nashville, TN (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years exp

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate the Sounds and First Horizon Park media relations program, from pitching feature stories to managing interviews, press materials, and game-day press operations, while supporting marketing and community outreach.

Lead media relations and press materials
Collaborate with marketing and community relations
Oversee game-day content and statistics

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and proactively pitch feature stories to traditional and non-sports media
Serve as team liaison for local and national media with regard to the Nashville Sounds organization as well as the highly-acclaimed First Horizon Park
Oversee editorial content for in-season digital game program
Develop content and assist with editing of team's website
Answer all baseball-related questions from staff, fans, and media
Assist marketing staff with social media efforts and efficiencies
Assist local and national media with interviews with coaches, players, and front office staff
Write player biographies for use in media guide and other publications
Write and distribute all press releases and media advisories, including postgame summaries
Daily compilation/distribution of team and league statistics along with other relevant baseball information

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Minimum three (3) years of media/public relations experience in a professional sports/entertainment setting
Prior sports & entertainment marketing experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient skills in MS Office applications, InDesign, and Adobe Creative Suite
Team player who is a creative and proactive problem solver
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed
Self-motivated with a drive to succeed and advance
Strong baseball knowledge

Salaries

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,795 salaries.

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