Coordinator, Sports Communications

Responsibilities

• Support sports publicity and communications initiatives: Coordinate day-to-day communications activities across Versant's sports programming and digital platforms, including drafting and distributing press materials, programming announcements, media alerts, and promotional content.
• Monitor media coverage and industry developments: Track daily and weekly press coverage, social media conversations, and breaking news related to sports programming and initiatives. Maintain comprehensive media reports, distribute timely updates to key stakeholders, and identify emerging publicity opportunities.
• Coordinate press events and media engagement: Support the planning and execution of press events, interviews, photo shoots, screenings, and special initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination among media, talent, production teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain communications tools and resources: Manage and update media contact lists, editorial and awards calendars, press websites, social media accounts, and other communications resources to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships: Collaborate with communications colleagues, programming executives, producers, talent representatives, and external media contacts to support consistent messaging, positive media relationships, and coordinated publicity efforts.
• Drive operational excellence: Provide administrative and project coordination support, including scheduling executive meetings, preparing materials, managing invoices, coordinating screeners and mailers, and tracking deadlines to keep communications initiatives moving forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, publicity, media, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, accurate, and engaging materials for different audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media platforms and digital communications tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, executives, and external partners.
• Resourcefulness, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying challenges and developing solutions.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred

• Previous experience in sports publicity, entertainment communications, or a media organization.
• Familiarity with creative design tools and social media content development.
• Knowledge of sports media, golf, and the evolving sports and digital entertainment landscape.
• Experience supporting media events, publicity campaigns, or talent relations.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks