Manager, Communications

Responsibilities

• Author the pregame email for all 84 regular-season games, which includes head-to-head matchups, players to watch, updating building information and marketing initiatives if applicable.
• Produce game notes for all regular season, pre-season and playoff games.
• Support media access to players on practice and game days. Assist in coordinating media requests, including local radio stations and print and digital outlets.
• Ability to travel on road trips when needed as team communications contact.
• Manage and service all the needs of the visiting team’s staff and media for all home games and practices.
• Provide editorial assistance/lead to team publications, including media guide, training camp guide and post-season guide, as well as potential team programs and yearbooks.
• Responsible for coordinating with seasonal intern on daily newspaper clippings work, filing and organizing of team documents, archival binders for press releases, Prospect Report, etc.
• Work closely with Kraken beat writers and local media in disseminating all pertinent team information and news, including producing daily clips emails.
• Manage the team’s credentialing process for season credentials and game nights.
• Manage and maintain the media department’s press e-mail distribution lists.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Passion and knowledge of the NHL and the Seattle sports market are an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) is preferred.
• An advanced attention to detail, especially in relation to statistics and written projects.
• Highly proficient in verbal and written communications, especially editing and writing.
• Interpersonal skills specific to the media and high-profile situations, including judgment and public savvy.
• Possess an appropriate degree of discretion and judgment when handling organization and media relations actions, especially confidential projects.
• Sensitivity to needs of various departments and the ability to meet needs within organization constraints.
• Possess systematic approach to organization and time management in order to manage projects and priorities reliably and punctually without compromising attention to detail.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills, as well as ability to manage your own time and implement your own schedule.

Preferred

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Passion and knowledge of the NHL and the Seattle sports market are an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) is preferred.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance
• Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available
• Company-paid Orca card
• 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4%
• 10 vacation days, 3 personal holidays, and accrued sick time
• Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events
• Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners
• Company-wide recognition platform
• Corporate office located at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate; within walking distance of the Northgate Light Rail Station and Northgate Transit Center; free parking