Seasonal Assistant, Brand Communications

Who Are We

A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who Are You

• An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people.
• You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests.
• You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena.
• You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team.
• You enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

What The Brand Communications Assistant Will Be Responsible For

• Aid in writing and providing first drafts of press releases, media advisories, photo captions, LinkedIn posts, etc.
• Assist on-site at games and non-Hawks events in a media relations capacity.
• Assist in various media monitoring activities including the compilation of daily clips and media recaps.
• Absorb and update department media lists and discover new journalists and media outlets.
• Absorb and coordinate the delivery of promotional materials to media and partners.
• Handle administrative responsibilities including taking meeting notes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What The Brand Communications Assistant Needs To Have

• Post Graduate (recent college graduates within 24 months of graduation).
• Must be organized, creative, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed, and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Understanding of key industry developments and trends in the sports and live‑events business.
• The ability to create professional PowerPoint presentations and slide decks.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information carefully and with sensitivity.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.