Director, Brand Communications

Summary

Join Athletes Unlimited as a Director of Brand Communications to execute key elements of the communications strategy and elevate the AU brand.

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

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain relationships with key members of culture, lifestyle and entertainment 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 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