We are looking to hire a Senior Director of Tennis Communications to handle earned media, press relations and corporate communications for the IMG Tennis portfolio including but not limited to: Miami Open, Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic, Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Hurlingham Classic, Rivals Tennis and support on the Madrid Open.
Responsibilities:
- Runs and operates the media credentialing platform and system
- Production aspects of media days (i.e. confirming production of Draw ceremonies, facilitating production and creating run of show and scripts for any on court ceremonies, etc.)
- Runs and operates website production and platform, hires freelancer for website maintenance and content
- Runs and operates the production of the media rooms during the tournaments
- Oversees the regional PR agency and partners
- Liaise with the media (tennis endemics, sports trades, national media, local media for each market and more) to garner relationships and for coverage of our events and announcements
- Draft and distributing press releases as needed
- Pitch stories to media, both consumer and business facing
- Oversee PR agencies where and when necessary and potentially the RFP process
- Work with our tennis agents, the ATP and WTA on assets, interviews and coverage
- Liaise with partners and sponsors on earned media messaging and deliverables
- Work in tandem with the Operations team to create cohesive events for consumers and media
- Oversee internal communications throughout the Tennis Events team, and integrate into the larger Endeavor network
- Work closely with our internal marketing team, or marketing partners to align on strategy and projects
- Create earned media reports at the end of each event
Experience
- Solid experience in a high-volume communications role
- 3-7 years of experience in the entertainment, production, fashion and/or events industries
Preferred
- An interest in sports, media and/or entertainment
- Successful track record of high-impact media placements
- Experience managing PR agencies and RFP processes
- Exceptional writing and story-telling skills
- Established relationships with event, sports, and general interest media outlets
- Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is preferred
Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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