Apple Inc.
PR Manager, Sports
Apple Inc., Culver City, California, United States, 90232
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Apple's worldwide communications team informs the world about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations, journalism, social media, employee communications, writing and buzz marketing. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple! We are currently seeking a PR Manager, Sports.DescriptionIn this role, you'll be responsible for supporting the global communications strategy for Apple's sports initiatives, which include MLS Season Pass, Friday Night Baseball, and the Apple Sports iPhone app. Collaborating with the worldwide PR team, you will help to build and implement global launches and news announcements, lead initiatives across the ecosystem, identify and manage issues in continuous news cycles, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and engage third-party partners. This position requires a proactive, flexible individual with excellent communication and storytelling abilities. Candidates should have strong media relations skills and relationships, experience working with Hispanic media and social influencers across the sports landscape, proven experiences managing launches and experiential activations, navigating crisis communications, and driving momentum across various initiatives.Minimum Qualifications8+ years of experience in public relations.Preferred QualificationsA positive team-player with a passion for sports, media, and consumer technology.Experience in sports, technology, broadcast media or related PR spaces.Expertise in collaborating with professional sports leagues and athletes.Proficiency in executive communications and thought leadership.Natural self-starter who demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities.Meticulous project manager with a passion for driving excellent, detail-oriented work.Effective collaborator who will work cross-functionally with teams and across geographies.Ability to prioritize multiple projects and issues and thrive in a dynamic constantly evolving environment.Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to drive collaboration by building positive relationships.Expertise working across product marketing, business teams, and other internal partners.Ability to quickly analyze media coverage and sentiment, see around corners, shape narratives and apply insights to the team’s work.A strong understanding of the shifting and complex media landscape.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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