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Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment · 1 week ago

Senior Coordinator, Communications

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $83K/yr

2+ years exp

BSE Global is a company that creates memorable experiences in sports, entertainment, and hospitality. The Senior Coordinator of Communications will support communications efforts across BSE’s platforms, focusing on public relations for the New York Liberty, internal communications, and event communications for Barclays Center.

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Responsibilities

Oversee credentialing process for all New York Liberty games and events

Manage New York Liberty PR game night staff and administrative processes

Create and distribute team’s weekly media schedule

Assist with all practice and gameday media availabilities at Barclays Center

Organize all home press conferences and media interviews

Travel to select away games and league events

Serve as an on-site liaison for media during games, practices, and team events

Staff player interviews and community events throughout the year

Provide on-site assistance for both media and internal spokespeople

Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, and other communications as needed

Ensure all written materials adhere to AP style and organizational standards

Contribute to storytelling initiatives and help shape narratives across Liberty platforms

Support with game notes and departmental award campaigns, as needed

Support additional functions such as community outreach, corporate initiatives, and special events

Work closely with marketing, partnerships, ticketing, and basketball operations teams to ensure alignment on messaging

Help maintain internal communications editorial calendar and draft content for weekly communications (newsletter, Slack, etc.) and communications campaigns

Work cross-functionally with business partners throughout the organization to draft employee-facing messages and communications plans

Assist with semiannual updates for BSE’s OUR WHY mini book and help embed the company’s mission, goals and values throughout internal communications

Draft content for BSE’s LinkedIn pages and partner with page managers across the organization to coordinate posts

Support ongoing updates on BSE’s intranet (Slack) and company website

Coordinate monthly Community Relations recaps and support the development of annual reports in partnership with the Community Relations team

Manage weekly PR recaps and internal processes

Assist with BSE’s Employee Recognition Program by developing content for employee features/spotlights and supporting internal nomination processes

Support with logistics and content for employee events including quarterly Town Halls, company-wide meetings, and employee recognition events

Maintain annual industry awards calendar and submission/event/budget tracker

Support drafting awards submissions across BSE properties

Manage internal concerts and event staffing calendar

Oversee media onsite at events, including concerts, college basketball, boxing, and family entertainment

Oversee promoter relations and coordination for concerts

Qualification

Public RelationsMedia RelationsWriting SkillsEvent CoordinationStakeholder CommunicationCreative ThinkingAttention to DetailTeam Player

Required

Bachelor of Arts degree preferred

2-3 years' experience working within similar role

Strong writing skills and AP style proficiency

Generate story ideas and the ability to make them interesting to media

Experience pitching stories of all types to a wide selection of media outlets, and working with reporters/editors/producers

Media contacts and ability to identify new media outlets regularly

Knowledge of key players in the sports and entertainment industry, and how industry news directly or indirectly affects the business

Creative thinking and idea generating

Communication skills, both internally and externally

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the media, sponsors, and programming partners, with diplomacy, flexibility and focus

Ardent and proactive approach

History of successful media placements

Knowledge of New York, sports, business and national media, and the ability to generate coverage

Team player attitude

Ability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously

Ability to handle high pressure situations with poise and confidence

Close attention to detail

Preferred

Previous PR experience with sports brands/teams preferred

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility

401k Employer Match at 4%

Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays

Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service

Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability

Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar

And more!

Company

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is a platform dedicated to creating bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality—The Brooklyn Way.

Founded in 2012

Brooklyn, New York, USA

201-500 employees