Manager, Global Public Relations

About the role

The Public Relations Manager for the SMX World Championship will be part of the Corporate Marketing Corporate Communications Team. This individual must be highly organized, a self-starter and have experience in sports public relations and media.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating the overall Public Relations efforts for the SMX World Championship.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of publicity materials, including press releases, weekly infographics, media recaps, and online media resources, including developing written materials in support of the SMX World Championship.
• Identify media trends and develop tactics to maximize opportunities for the SMX World Championship.
• Liaise with media, SMX teams and athletes while at events, including written documents for PR activations and logistics.
• Execute race week PR, media days and press conferences, including coordinating and managing all logistics.
• Manage the press box and photo den.
• Handle ticket requests for press, VIPs and teams/athletes.
• Manage and approve incoming media and photographer credential requests throughout the season.
• Track the daily SMX PR budget.
• Support Corporate Marketing - Corporate Communications team in executing special PR projects, celebrity, content creator, and influencer events.

Requirements

• College degree required (degree or related expertise in public relations, journalism, communications, or marketing preferred).
• 3-5 years’ PR experience, preferably in the sports and/or entertainment industry.
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being fiscally responsible.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build professional relationships and work well with all personality types.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of management within and outside the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organization and attention to detail are essential.
• Team-oriented; highly flexible and resourceful.
• Ability to travel (approximately 40% of the time, with majority occurring in Q1 & Q2).

Qualifications

College degree required (degree or related expertise in public relations, journalism, communications, or marketing preferred)

3-5 years’ PR experience, preferably in the sports and/or entertainment industry

Strong organizational, project, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while being fiscally responsible

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build professional relationships and work well with all personality types

Ability to interface with multiple levels of management within and outside the organization

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organization and attention to detail are essential

Team-oriented; highly flexible and resourceful

Ability to travel (approximately 40% of the time, with majority occurring in Q1 & Q2)

Skills

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Content Creation
• Influencer Management
• Event Coordination
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Travel

About Feld Entertainment

Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

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