· 8-10 years’ experience in public relations, communications, journalism and/or marketing in-house, at an agency or both
· Experience working with professional sports leagues, athletes, teams, public figures, brands, agencies and/or media companies
· Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in media relations, business/corporate communications, internal communications, and crisis communications
· Experience collaborating with multiple partners on high-profile events, campaigns, and public announcements
· Excellent professional writing and editing skills, and ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when public speaking, presenting and pitching
· Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; resourcefulness and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise and professionalism and confidence while operating in service-oriented and client-facing environments
· Highly proficient in creating holistic campaigns, securing national stories and news items across television, print and online media, and maintaining and building relationships with a variety of national journalists, sports, business and trade media, and producers and bookers
· Detail-oriented, creative, curious and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage projects and collaborate with clients, public figures and key stakeholders
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, work styles and cultures
· Demonstrated computer and digital proficiency (MS Office, BOX, Canva, Google apps, etc.) and fluency in most social media platforms and PR tools (Cision, Muckrack, etc.)