Manager of Communications & CSR, Greensboro Swarm

Core Values

HSE Embodies The Following Core Values
Integrity
Teamwork
Competitiveness
Candor
Accountability
Resilience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Write and distribute all team press releases.
• Develop and manage local and regional media relationships across all platforms to generate publicity and coverage.
• Oversee and approve all written communications, including team publications, game notes, and website content.
• Create and pitch compelling basketball and business story ideas to education, trade, and consumer media to elevate the team's profile.
• Manage and update the team website with timely news and features.
• Assist in ideation and publication of basketball-related social media posts, including transactions, and game highlights.
• Lead the game stats crew for all Swarm home games, including staffing, setup, and operations.
• Track and compile media coverage for organizational reporting and historical reference.
• Oversee and coordinate player, coach, and team president appearances in collaboration with basketball operations.
• Plan and execute community outreach events and programs featuring team personnel.
• Manage content and logistics for theme jersey auctions and postgame signings.
• Develop and maintain a year-round community events calendar in alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with nonprofit organizations to execute service projects and community ticket initiatives.
• Assist in logistics and implementation of events, including the team’s Media Day and community events.
• Implement community programs in coordination with internal teams and NBA platform activations.
• Support corporate communications initiatives, including business announcements and partnership-related communications, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team President.

Required Skills, Experience And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a communications, marketing, or media-related role.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with community and nonprofit organizations.
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and courteous.
• Knowledge of the local community and market is preferred.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed for games and events.