Vice President, Sports Business

About the role

This role is based in our New York City office on a hybrid basis. The Sports Business team is in-office 3 days per week.

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

Pay

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

Schedule

This role is based in our New York City office on a hybrid basis. The Sports Business team is in-office 3 days per week.