Vice President, Sports Business

About the role

Orchestra is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join us as an Account Director or Vice President. This person will lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day and long-term project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. They will work closely with client leads and internal staff across the Orchestra network, delegating to peers and junior staff and developing and advancing strategy with senior leaders.

Accountabilities and Qualifications

• Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile clients
• Manage client communications daily: setting expectations, escalating urgent needs, building and maintaining strong relationships, etc.
• Lead account teams to make sure quality of work, goals and deadlines are met with strong ROI
• Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plans
• Mentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results and supporting professional growth
• Drive business development by contributing to new business opportunities, leading RFP responses and helping cultivate prospective client relationships

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in communications: in-house for sports companies, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred
• Deep experience in media relations and a demonstrated interest in professional sports and sports business
• Thoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teams and the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniques
• Creative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goals: each client has a specific history and goal and your strategies should take their uniqueness into consideration
• Exceptional client-service skills that makes each client feel like they’re your highest priority
• Strong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing eyes and can skillfully adapt your presentation style depending on your audience
• Expert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details

Working at Orchestra

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): - Account Director: $110,000-$130,000 - Vice President: $135,000-$150,000