Senior Director, Communications - IMG Events, Tennis

Job Description

Position Senior Director, Communications – IMG Events, Tennis

Division IMG Events

Function Communications

Location Miami, FL

Manager VP, Consumer Communications – IMG Media & Events

We are looking to hire a Senior Director of Tennis Communications to handle earned media, press relations and corporate communications for the IMG Tennis portfolio including but not limited to: Miami Open, Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic, Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Hurlingham Classic, Rivals Tennis and support on the Madrid Open.

The new role would be the day-to-day person in charge of:
• Runs and operates the media credentialing platform and system
• Production aspects of media days (i.e. confirming production of Draw ceremonies, facilitating production and creating run of show and scripts for any on court ceremonies, etc.)
• Runs and operates website production and platform, hires freelancer for website maintenance and content
• Runs and operates the production of the media rooms during the tournaments
• Oversees the regional PR agency and partners
• Liaise with the media (tennis endemics, sports trades, national media, local media for each market and more) to garner relationships and for coverage of our events and announcements
• Draft and distributing press releases as needed
• Pitch stories to media, both consumer and business facing
• Oversee PR agencies where and when necessary and potentially the RFP process
• Work with our tennis agents, the ATP and WTA on assets, interviews and coverage
• Liaise with partners and sponsors on earned media messaging and deliverables
• Work in tandem with the Operations team to create cohesive events for consumers and media
• Oversee internal communications throughout the Tennis Events team, and integrate into the larger Endeavor network
• Work closely with our internal marketing team, or marketing partners to align on strategy and projects
• Create earned media reports at the end of each event

EXPERIENCE
• Senior experience in a high-volume communications role
• 7-9 years of experience in the entertainment, production, fashion and/or events industries preferred
• Successful track record of high-impact media placements
• Experience managing PR agencies and RFP processes
• Exceptional writing and story-telling skills
• Established relationships with event, sports, and general interest media outlets
• Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwj7zn-3-16-212-99-42 in your application.