Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications

General DescriptionThe Sr. Manager of Corporate Communications plays a key role in shaping the public narrative of the organization, managing media coverage, crafting strategic communications, and supporting team and organizational initiatives across all platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:Execute a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the organization’s corporate business objectives and off-court initiatives.Manage strategic communications planning for business operations, partnerships, community impact, and non-basketball events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Build and maintain strong relationships with local, national, and industry media to secure impactful earned media opportunities.Develop and pitch compelling story ideas and feature opportunities that elevate the organization’s business, brand, community, and venue initiatives.Collaborate cross-functionally with departments across the organization to ensure communications strategies support key business priorities and organizational objectives.Ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across all touchpoints, including corporate communications, business initiatives, community programs, Toyota Center events, and executive platforms.Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and emerging issues to identify opportunities and communications strategy.Measure and evaluate communications effectiveness through media reporting, analytics, and strategic insights to continuously optimize performance.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or communications related fieldMinimum of three (3) years of experience preferredMinimum of three (3) years management experience preferredProficient in Word, Excel, InDesign and/or Mac applicationsPrior sports and entertainment industry experience preferredMust be highly organized, detail-oriented and technically minded; demonstrate excellent follow-throughMust be able to make independent decisions; possess strong problem-solving skills Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsCreative and proactive problem solverMust be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and selected holidaysPHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, communicate with others.The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format. The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed in light of the strong focus on external communications and relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.General DescriptionThe Sr. Manager of Corporate Communications plays a key role in shaping the public narrative of the organization, managing media coverage, crafting strategic communications, and supporting team and organizational initiatives across all platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.