Global Media Communications Manager at SailGP enhancing storytelling through media relations and global coverage strategies. Collaborating with teams, partners, and stakeholders to shape public image.
Responsibilities
Working alongside regional leads, agency partners to develop and execute global media distribution
Play a driving role in our editorial function, working alongside content, social and other editorial teams to craft and deliver compelling, year-long narratives
Serve as our internal press office function, helping to coordinate the end-to-end management of global news distribution alongside our in-house team, external partners and agencies
Craft and deliver compelling communications that showcase both sporting performance and broader league narratives – developing and executing athlete storytelling initiatives that promote the sport, amplify personalities, team / athlete storylines, and ultimately drive deeper engagement
Oversee a range of global media touchpoints, including commentary briefings, virtual roundtables, press conferences and more
Build and maintain strong relationships with international media outlets, journalists, and content distributors
Lead year-round media engagement, working alongside regional communications leads and teams to identify and build strategic relationships
Monitor and analyze the global media and communications landscape, identifying new opportunities and emerging platforms
Collaborate with athletes, teams, broadcasters and production teams to align storytelling with brand and sporting objectives
Support media operations at SailGP events – with travel to some, and others remotely from our remote broadcast studio in Ealing (London, UK)
Develop and produce media releases, VNRs, media toolkits, briefing notes, and other press materials tailored for global distribution
Coordinate and oversee media tools and distribution systems. Track performance across channels and report on effectiveness of distribution and campaigns to aid data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
Relevant experience in communications, media or journalism
Past experience with a rightsholder (team or league), and working with athletes strongly preferred
Deep understanding of the sports media landscape globally, particularly in the U.K.
A natural storyteller with a sharp news sense and track record of securing impactful coverage
A confident leader with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple campaigns and deadlines
A collaborative communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments
Great at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver results
Knowledge of sailing / other racing properties favorable but not required.
Benefits
SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
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