Brand Communications Director

Summary

Join Athletes Unlimited, a leading sports organization recognized for its innovative approach and workplace culture, as their Director of Brand Communications. This full-time, remote position reports to the Chief Growth Officer and focuses on elevating the AU brand across various media platforms. You will foster relationships with media outlets, develop talent strategies, manage B2B communications, and contribute to event management. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in brand communications, a strong media network, and exceptional communication skills. Athletes Unlimited offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a unique work environment.

Requirements

• 7- 10 years of relevant experience
• Established network and connections within media, entertainment, culture and lifestyle space
• Strong knowledge of and experience leveraging social and digital platforms to drive and support brand storytelling
• Proclivity towards creativity and business with an adeptness towards identifying and executing on opportunities
• Holistic command of entertainment, sports and culture spaces
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and database management skills
• A self starter, with an ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of Google Suite products
• Travel requirements based on role, approximately 25% of the time
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain relationships with key members of culture, lifestyle and entertainment media with mandate to increase brand awareness outside of sports space (traditional and emerging media)
• Pitch Athletes Unlimited executives and athletes for thought leadership and industry speaking opportunities
• Develop and manage relationships with AU athletes, as well as design and execute external talent strategy and engagement with celebrities, influencers and cultural figures
• Manage B2B brand communications efforts, collaborating with partnerships staff and sponsors on drafting press releases, pitching stories and securing coverage
• Play a critical role in event management and promotion of various scope and scale (private dinners, large scale brand activations, B2B)
• Own strategy and management of LinkedIn
• Work cross functionally with social, marketing, fan engagement, broadcast, and digital and content teams and support brand activities on the ground
• Manage internal and corporate communications portfolio
• Collaborate with external PR agency

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness and Development benefit
• Caregiving benefit
• Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays