SVP Global Communications and Brand | OVG NY Corporate

Oak View GroupOak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position SummaryThe SVP Global Communications & Brand will lead the brand storytelling and global external communications function responsible for the voice, positioning, and storytelling of OVG and its sub-brands that reflects the company values and business interests in desired markets. The candidate will work closely with Executive leaders to oversee strategic brand growth through messaging, world class creative design, and proactive and reactive communications strategies aligned with key prospects and target audiences.

The SVP will lead the Communications function Corporately as well as Internationallyl as well as lead Creative Services and Brand development and strategy. The SVP will also serve as a vital resource for all venue teams ensuring alignment and consistency of messaging, promoting key milestones and managing crisis communications.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

Salary range is $250,000- $275,000 per year plus bonus

This position will remain open until October 1, 2024

Responsibilities

· Create, implement and oversee cohesive external communications and PR programs that are supportive of, and advance, OVG’s brand identity and broaden awareness of its businesses and priorities.

· Develop and implement an annual communications strategy to reflect the organization’s strategic vision and support overall business objectives. Increase awareness and understanding of OVG brand, priority verticals, products and initiatives in business and consumer press, ensuring alignment and integration with PR plans from the business verticals.

· Act as a primary contact for crisis communications with the goal of protecting OVG overall, its brands and assets, reinforcing reputation as a responsible entity. Support the continued evolution of the company’s crisis response capability, including ongoing review and development of crisis communication processes and procedures, crisis exercises for the senior leadership team, as well as educating, training, preparation, and process improvement as appropriate.

· In conjunction with our business leaders in global markets, manage and strategize with lobbying agencies to secure and sustain OVG’s interests with government entities and constituents.

· Establish and own a central messaging platform to keep all information up to data and available to all business units.

· Oversee and develop a world class Creative Services team that works cohesively to deliver on the OVG and sub brand vision across multiple divisions and touchpoints with B2C and B2B constituents.

· Develop and monitor PR KPI’s; report monthly

· Manage day-to-day relationship and performance of team, agencies and vendor relationships for PR / communications as needed

· Identify and create strategic media opportunities for executive leadership to tell the OVG story in target media and communities. Develop messaging, prepare briefing materials and brief spokespersons in preparation for media interviews.

· Oversee and ensure the cohesive messaging for OVG globally, adapted for region specific needs.

Team Development/Management

· Build relationships with business and PR leaders in each vertical business

· Recruit and manage and develop a Creative Services Team, content/messaging owner and UK comms lead.

· Oversee multiple agency and freelancer relationships.

Qualifications· Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or a related field required

· Minimum of 15 years of previous communications experience in a fast-paced environment

· Mix Agency and inhouse experience preferred

· Demonstrated success leading and collaborating with teams

· Demonstrated experience of influencing without authority

· Experience in the live entertainment, sports or hospitality industry a plus

· Excellent oral and written communication ability

· Strong organizational skills: detail focused, able to handle multiple tasks/projects at a time, meets deadlines

· Focus on internal/external customer needs

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Ability to travel up to 30% of time

· Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.

· Listen effectively, assesses the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a DifferenceAt OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our

people , improves our

service , and raises our

excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity EmployerOak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.