POSITION SUMMARY:

The Los Angeles Sparks are seeking a Manager, Communications to play a critical role in the execution of both basketball and business communications. In this role, you will help elevate basketball storylines and business initiatives, cultivate media relationships, manage press operations, pitch stories, and support strategic communications across the organization. This position reports to the Senior Director, Communications.

This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, California, with travel required for select road games and team-related events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, game notes, media guides and other communications materials
• Develop talking points and briefing materials for executives, coaches and players
• Execute media relations efforts at practices, games, community events and special initiatives
• Manage game credentials and support game-day media operations
• Oversee statistics, game notes and media guide production
• Pitch basketball, business and community stories to local and national media
• Staff players, coaches and executives for media appearances and community events
• Build strong relationships with media, broadcasters and WNBA Communications
• Support communications planning for organizational announcements and issues management
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years of communications or media relations experience in sports, entertainment or a comparable industry
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of basketball, game operations and media relations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and media monitoring platforms

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel for road games and league events

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.