Director, Media Relations (Sports)

We are a creative communications agency looking for a Director, Media Relations to lead earned media strategy and execution across our Sports & Entertainment practice, while also supporting other practice groups as needed.

Requirements

• Develop and drive innovative media strategies for sports, entertainment and lifestyle clients
• Ensure clients are part of culturally relevant media conversations
• Create compelling angles, pitches and storytelling opportunities
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations
• Mentor junior staff in pitching, strategy and client service
• Work closely with integrated teams to deliver smart connected work
• Partner with account leads to co-develop KPIs and oversee reporting
• Participate in new business opportunities and occasionally travel for client/press needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with annual shares of Project Worldwide, our parent company
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with an annual employer contribution based on company performance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), company holidays and mental health days
• Flexible work locations within the US - remote is a-ok!
• Flex Fridays, designed to keep Fridays meeting-free for focused work
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, family, career, legal and financial support
• Paid parental leave and fertility support
• Training and team-building programs
• Camp Praytell, our company offsite (eligibility based on start date)
• Employee Resource Groups (BEACON, Compañeros, elevAsian, Herizon and Prism)