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Public Relations Specialist

Apply locations Uncasville, CT time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-06341

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This position is responsible for supporting the public relations and community relations efforts of the WNBA Connecticut Sun Basketball Team as well as game night communications including arena set up, media seating, coordinating /hiring stats crew, team media availability, providing media notes and more.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares press releases, game notes, and statistical analysis for internal and external use.
• Assists in development of social/digital media content.
• Executes community relations activities, including talent appearances (players, mascots, etc.).
• Tracks community relations appearances.
• Cultivates relationships with local non-profit organizations.
• Works with ticket sales, sponsorship and other departments to maximize team activity/presence.
• Supports broadcasting efforts and assists in tracking media coverage.
• Works with arena operations team on game night press set up in arena and back of house.
• Hires and manages all game night staff including official stats, scoreboard crew, game night workers/stats runners.
• Manages coach, team, visiting team and official’s tickets.
• Travels with the team and ensures all press/media duties are completed for road games.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the media relations contact on assigned team travel.
• Assists in the execution of fan and press events.
• Participates and contributes to media relations and community relations strategies.

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Business or other related field.
• One to Two years of communications experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• In lieu of a Degree and previously mentioned experience, six years of experience working with a collegiate or professional sports team in a game entertainment or operations capacity may be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of basketball statistics.
• Working knowledge of sports and sports teams.

Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

• Understanding of advertising and the use of social media.
• Develop an understanding of website platforms.
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with local media, players, coaches and dignitaries.

Training Requirements:

• Knowledge of Mohegan Sun corporate and department policies and procedures.
• Understanding of all WNBA rules and community relations policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand, sit in front of a computer screen, and be on the telephone for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move equipment, bags and supplies that may be in excess of 50 lbs.
• Some travel may be required.
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. Connecticut Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift: Regular

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Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

About Us

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.