Communications Senior Manager

SUMMARY

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is a non-profit organization focused on ending all forms of abuse in sport. We endeavor to make athlete well-being the centerpiece of the nation’s sports culture through abuse prevention, education, and accountability.

The Communications Senior Manager will support the implementation of the Center’s strategic communications plan to raise awareness of the Center as a resource and foster trust among athlete communities. The Senior Manager of Communications will also support the execution of the Center’s athlete engagement strategy with a focus on abuse prevention in sport.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Communications

• Draft timely responses to media inquiries
• Work closely with the Snr. Director, Communications & Media Relations to identify and build relationships with new reporters
• Develop ideas for creative pitches to new outlets
• Draft content for news releases, blog posts, columns, social media, and other materials as needed
• Identify and coordinate media opportunities featuring Center staff, board members, and stakeholders, including video and photo shoots
• Develop a community news and trade publication distribution strategy
• Create and maintain a comprehensive media list
• Track all media inquiries, responses, and subsequent stories
• Use online media management tools to:

• Identify and curate lists of new media outlets to target, especially publications that amplify athlete voices
• Spearhead cold outreach to micro-targeted publications
• Create performance reports and identify trends
• Keep Center staff apprised of relevant coverage

• Work collaboratively with Marketing and other departments on earned media strategies to advance awareness campaigns and elevate educational resources

Athlete Engagement

• Support the development and execution of an athlete-focused media outreach strategy and place stories in publications that cater to various athletic communities
• Identify strategies and topics for content development that foster athlete engagement

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

• 5-7 years’ experience in roles focused on writing and media relations
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in English, Journalism, Communications, or similar
• Proven success in executing effective communication strategies, including pitching stories and placing columns or op-eds
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to adapt based on audience and setting
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Prior sports background with an athlete perspective preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the Center’s mission
• Thorough understanding of sexual, emotional and physical misconduct, and best practice prevention strategies preferred
• Experience working with survivors of abuse and an understanding of trauma-informed responses preferred
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally to accomplish job duties (as needed)
• Ability to perform administrative tasks, including maintaining and tracking contact lists
• Thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity
• Perform multiple computer functions including word processing, spreadsheets and basic desktop publishing
• Possess strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow with the organization

WORK REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENT

• Standard office equipment
• Office environment in multi-story, dog-friendly building
• Some night and weekend work hours
• Some overnight travel required

WORK LOCATION – Remote

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000/annually, and will be commensurate with background and experience.

Benefits include PTO for vacation, sick and holidays; 6 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months of service; medical, vision and dental insurance options; employer paid life and disability policies; 401k with up to 5% savings match.

TO APPLY

Visit our applicant portal to submit your Resume and Cover Letter: https://safesport.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Job will remain posted until application deadline of end of business day Friday, 2/23/2024.

Please direct all questions (not applications) to recruiting@safesport.org.

Pursuant to the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020 no applicant shall be considered within two (2) years of employment and/or board service of the USOPC or National Governing Body.

U.S. Center for SafeSport is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.