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Summary

The Sr. Director of Communications will drive external communications and public relations strategy to shape brand perception, enhance corporate reputation, and build trust among media, consumers, and stakeholders. As a leader within the marketing and communications department, this role will be a trusted advisor to Cosm executives and responsible for guiding a high-performing team, liaising between internal and external partners, and amplifying the company’s public profile, all while ensuring strategic and consistent communications that align with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional with experience in sports, entertainment, and technology. This individual leads by example and is collaborative, adaptable, and forward-thinking.

This position is available to candidates who are local to Cosm office in the following regions: Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and Detroit.

Responsibilities

• Lead a best-in-class integrated communications plan to increase awareness, relevance, and visibility of Cosm’s brand, platform, and leaders
• Oversee external press relations and proactive press outreach to secure high-impact placements across sport, entertainment, business, technology, and advertising press
• Drive announcement strategy for major corporate news, as well as partnerships, sponsorships, events, and launches
• Manage a successful awards program that prioritizes ongoing, year-round nominations and submissions to position Cosm and its leaders as best-in-class.
• Advance and co-drive an effective athlete and talent relations arm in close partnership with the Marketing and Partnerships teams
• Develop a sustainable on-the-ground media relations strategy that can be implemented and replicated across all Cosm locations
• Support internal communications efforts by equipping corporate and venues employees with the tools and resources necessary to represent the Cosm brand
• Support executive visibility and thought leadership within the sports and entertainment industry
• Support crisis communications planning and reputation management efforts
• Ensure consistency of voice, narrative, and positioning across all communications efforts, the Cosm brand, and the entire Cosm platform

Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience in sports and entertainment, technology, and/or corporate communications
• 5+ years of experience as a people manager who leads by example and fosters high-performing and collaborative teams
• Experience as a corporate spokesperson and building long-term relationships with media outlets and personnel
• Strategic thinker who plans ten steps ahead, considers both short and long-term implications behind every communications plan and decision
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit both technically and creatively, and effectively communicate complex information and elaborate concepts to both internal and external audiences
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment with an acute ability to make level-headed decisions under pressure and actualize those decisions into impactful results
• Strong understanding of sports, talent and athletes, film and entertainment, popular culture, and the ever-evolving technological landscape
• Ability to travel on a regular basis

The annualized base salary range for this position in California is $175,000 to $210,000. The base salary offered will factor in internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant experience, among other factors.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.