Staff Assistant, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Support strategic communication plans with a clear understanding of goals, objectives and outcomes across each property and the entire enterprise.
• Prepare press releases, media materials, media advisories, talking points and email correspondence to promote and tell the story of the organization.
• Collect and monitor media coverage from print, broadcast, digital, radio and social platforms to compile reports and recaps around publicity efforts.
• Compile and distribute media clips across the business’s verticals to be shared internally.
• Collaborate with internal departments to initiate storytelling.
• Auxiliary with cultivating and supporting relationships with media covering each of the organization’s verticals with a specific focus on international, non-traditional media, lifestyle and entertainment outlets.
• Auxiliary with securing FIA accreditation for US-based media interested in covering the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
• Manage the communications department’s photo databases.
• Support the department in pitching stories and executing coverage opportunities.
• Auxiliary with organizing the communications department’s media contact and distribution lists.
• Auxiliary with the communications staff on-site for Dolphins home games and other stadium events, as well as across South Florida at other relevant off-field initiatives and events.
• Transcribe executive interviews as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field.
• 1-2 years of part-time or full-time experience in communications, sports, entertainment or other fast-paced related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Written and verbal fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.
• Must have knowledge of media landscapes as well as emerging media trends and storylines.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Must be organized, proactive, independently self-motivated and a team-player.
• Must be able to showcase proficiency in Microsoft Office products, AP style and social media platforms.