AMB Sports and Entertainment · 1 month ago
Senior Communications Officer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAMB Sports and Entertainment is recognized for its values-based approach and philanthropic efforts through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The Senior Communications Officer will develop and lead communications strategies to enhance the foundation’s mission and brand reputation, overseeing both internal and external communications while collaborating across teams.
Sports
Responsibilities
Design, implement and evaluate comprehensive communications strategies for some of the foundation’s six key giving areas
Serve as a strategic advisor to grant-making program staff on messaging, content development and storytelling, brand positioning, media engagement and stakeholder communications
Craft engaging content for a variety of channels, including print, digital, social media and press materials
Write compelling communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, messaging, opinion/thought leadership pieces, quotes and talking points to showcase the impact of the foundation’s work through highlighting the work of the grantees
Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including grantee partners, media and vendors
Provide media training and prep materials to foundation leadership as needed
Manage proactive and reactive media relations
Oversee the foundation’s internal communications, ensuring timely, clear and consistent information sharing across the organization and Blank Family of Businesses
Lead copy editing of board materials and presentations, upholding the highest standards of accuracy and clarity
Measure and report on key performance indicators to assess the impact of communication strategies
Stay abreast of communications trends, issues and best practices in philanthropy and the foundation’s areas of giving
Qualification
Required
Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in communications or public relations, preferably in philanthropy, nonprofit or mission-driven sectors
Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications plans
Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills; strong attention to detail
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment—balancing self-direction with a commitment to shared goals
Experience managing internal organizational communications
Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and experience building collaborative relationships across functions
Ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences
High emotional intelligence, proactive and collaborative spirit, and ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders
Strong sense of judgment and experience handling confidential information
Proven ability to confidently present complex information, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive-level audiences
Proficiency with digital platforms, analytics tools and project management tools (Monday.com)
Experience managing contracts and budgets
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field required
Preferred
Light graphic design experience a plus, preferably with proficiency in PowerPoint
Company
AMB Sports and Entertainment
AMB Sports and Entertainment is part of the Blank Family of Businesses comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive GC, and PGA TOUR Superstore.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karl Pierburg
SVP, CTO, Strategy and Innovation
Angela Franklin
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President Finance
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