Director, Media Relations – Sports

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy and implementation of earned media within the Sports & Entertainment sector.

• Work closely with partners in influencer relations, social media, creative development, and analytics.

• Guide and mentor junior team members while establishing yourself as a reliable partner for clients.

• Handle both proactive and reactive media relations, providing mentorship to junior staff in pitching, strategy, and client services.

• Collaborate with account leaders to jointly define KPIs and manage reporting and monitoring efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in PR and media relations.

• Established media connections across various channels, particularly in the sports and sports business sectors.

• Familiarity with AI tools for research, workflow optimization, ideation, and creative processes.

• Proven ability to craft and implement inventive media strategies for clients in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.

• Skill in developing engaging angles, pitches, and storytelling opportunities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offering annual shares of Project Worldwide, our parent organization.

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with annual employer contributions based on company performance.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), company holidays, and mental health days for enhanced work-life balance.

• Options for flexible work locations across the US, including remote work. We also have physical hubs and offices in LA, SF, Austin, Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York.

• Flex Fridays, aimed at keeping Fridays free from meetings for concentrated work and personal wellbeing support while maintaining excellent client service.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, family, career, legal, and financial assistance.

• Paid parental leave and fertility support services.

• Opportunities for training and team-building activities.

• Camp Praytell, our company offsite event (eligibility based on start date).

• Employee Resource Groups (BEACON, Compañeros, elevAsian, Herizon, and Prism) for community support.

• And much more!