AMB Sports and Entertainment · 1 month ago
Director , Strategic Communications
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expAMB Sports and Entertainment is led by Arthur M. Blank, a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist. The Director of Communications will provide strategic leadership for the Foundation’s communications function, overseeing the development of communication strategies and managing a team to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s values.
Sports
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and implementation of an integrated communications strategy and plan that aligns with AMBFF’s strategic plans and priorities
Oversee the strategic direction and tone of all AMBFF external communications, messaging and branding, ensuring they remain clear, consistent, compelling and current
Lead the development and execution of a crisis communications response plan including horizon scanning, identifying, monitoring and preparing for any reputational risks
Build a strong AMBFF press office and engagement by leading the development and execution of effective media strategies for campaigns, projects and events to reach and engage specific audiences
Oversee the production, placement and tracking of media content, including op-eds, interviews, podcasts, video and commentary
Prepare press briefings for AMBFF’s senior leaders and board and stay abreast/raise issues that could impact AMBFF’s work
Work with Effective Philanthropy and Learning team to develop results-based/impact-based content
Oversee work of AMBFF team members who develop compelling content in support of campaigns and projects including op-eds, speeches and blog posts
Draft, review, and edit AMBFF publications and reports and serve as AMBFF main copy editor and oversee work of external copy editor
Proactively identify opportunities and direct AMBFF’s event strategy to map and secure high-level speaking opportunities for AMBFF staff and other key stakeholders (when appropriate)
Support AMBFF staff with speaking engagements through development of talking points and slides
Support executive visibility through thought leadership content (op-eds, blog posts, LinkedIn, etc.)
Collaborate with the Chief of Staff on the production of board materials
Copy edit materials going to the board/oversee the work of the external copy editor
Oversee design support of board materials
Play an active role as a leader on the AMBFF communications team
Manage and supervise Sr. Communications Officer and Digital Communications Officer, and relationships with external communications-related agencies, and communications-related consultants
Assist in developing, managing, and monitoring the communications budget
Contribute to outcome and output tracking and all AMBFF monitoring and evaluation processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum of fifteen (15) 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 and recommendations to senior leadership with demonstrated ability to work in a complex matrixed organization
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 people and processes in a matrixed and flexible environment with emotional intelligence and a proactive and collaborative spirit
Strong writer and editor
Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Strong sense of judgment and experience handling confidential information
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
Design experience, specifically around Executive-level PowerPoint presentations
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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