Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the organization’s corporate business objectives and off-court initiatives.
• Manage strategic communications planning for business operations, partnerships, community impact, and non-basketball events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, national, and industry media to secure impactful earned media opportunities.
• Develop and pitch compelling story ideas and feature opportunities that elevate the organization’s business, brand, community, and venue initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments across the organization to ensure communications strategies support key business priorities and organizational objectives.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across all touchpoints, including corporate communications, business initiatives, community programs, Toyota Center events, and executive platforms.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and emerging issues to identify opportunities and communications strategy.
• Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness through media reporting, analytics, and strategic insights to continuously optimize performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or communications related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years management experience preferred
• Proficient in Word, Excel, InDesign and/or Mac applications
• Prior sports and entertainment industry experience preferred
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and technically minded; demonstrate excellent follow-through
• Must be able to make independent decisions; possess strong problem-solving skills
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Creative and proactive problem solver