Responsibilities

• Develop all written communications for the Santa Cruz Warriors, including press releases, media advisories, and game recaps
• Create and update strategic PR initiatives and tracking responsibilities, including media guides, game notes and post-season guides
• Collaborate cross departmentally and with external partners to meet the goals of all stakeholders (e.g., the internal team, corporate sponsors, community partners)
• Partner with local media groups to develop story ideas that support the overall SCW business
• Build and maintain relationships with local media groups through consistent communication and collaboration
• Perform game night duties related to the media, scouts and public relations team needs
• Hire, manage, and schedule part-time game night statistician staff
• Set up statistician team for success on game nights by leading setup and breakdown of equipment
• Support community relations initiatives, such as donation management, event tracking, and attending external community events as necessary
• Attend and work all Santa Cruz Warriors home games

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years in public/media relations, preferably within the entertainment industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skills; strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with partners and peers at all levels within the organization
• Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends and holidays according to game/event schedule
• Local travel occasionally required for community events and client meetings

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
• Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!