· 5+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, professional writing and/or marketing in-house, at an agency, or both
· Experience working with professional sports leagues/teams or leading media brands, and knowledge of media relations, corporate communications, or sports marketing
· Experience securing local and national stories and news items across television, print and online media
· Experience executing PR strategy in collaboration with sports leagues/teams, brands, agencies or community organizations for events, marketing campaigns, and public announcements.
· Experience with Muckrack, Cision, Adobe/PhotoShop, and content production or graphic design are a plus Strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when speaking and writing
· Strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when speaking and writing
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, work styles and cultures
· Great problem-solving and organizational skills, resourcefulness and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise, professionalism and confidence
· Highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and coordinate with clients and key stakeholders
· Maintains strong relationships with sports, lifestyle, health & wellness, business, news and entertainment print and digital media outlets
· Demonstrated computer and digital proficiency (MS Office, BOX, Google apps, etc.) and fluency across most social media platforms