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Seattle Storm · 4 hours ago

Director of Basketball Communications

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

The Seattle Storm is seeking a passionate and strategic Director of Basketball Communications to support the team’s basketball-focused media relations efforts. This role is central to shaping how the Storm’s players, coaches, and basketball operations are represented across media platforms and public-facing channels.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a media liaison for players, coaches, and basketball operations staff

Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and national media, including beat reporters, and broadcasters

Coordinate and manage media access, interviews, press conferences, and game-day media operations

Travel with the team to manage on-the-road media relations and ensure consistent messaging and coverage

Assist with writing and distributing press releases, game notes, media advisories, game recaps, statistical notes and other basketball-related content

Assist with media relations plans for WNBA Draft, WNBA All-Star and End of Season awards campaigns in partnership with the VP of Public Relations

Work closely with the VP of Public Relations to identify compelling coaching staff and player-focused stories that can be pitched to media

Collaborate with the VP of Public Relations to align basketball communications with broader organizational messaging

Track all major player milestones in-game and share with necessary internal/external parties

Lead distribution of team news/milestones on department X (Twitter) account

Monitor media coverage and provide regular reports and insights to internal stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Basketball communicationMedia relationsBasketball statisticsGrammarMedia monitoring toolsMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe SuiteAP Style knowledgeZoom TechnologiesLeadership experienceTeam-first attitudeDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Communications/PR, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 6-8 years of experience in sports communication, preferably in professional or collegiate basketball

1-2 years of leadership and people management experience

Deep understanding of basketball statistics and ability to work with stats providers to pull notable player and team statistics

Deep understanding of basketball media landscape and a passion for the game

Experience working in the WNBA, NBA, NCAA, or other professional sports leagues

Team-first attitude and relentless work ethic that is dedicated, detail orientated and willing to go above and beyond for the success of the department and team

Excellent writing and grammar, with meticulous attention to detail

Knowledge of AP Style

Familiarity with media monitoring tools and content management systems

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Zoom Technologies

Willing to work extended/non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed