Job description
OVERVIEW:
Join the team that changes the way the world experiences sport.
Sportradar is the leading global provider of sports technology creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Since 2001, we have occupied a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries; providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business. In 2021, the company completed an IPO on the Nasdaq, becoming a public company.
The Sportradar Communications team is based across the major regions of the US, EMEA and APAC. We build visibility for the company and its businesses across key geographies and customers. We are now looking for a critical position: Communications Manager based in New York, NY.
In this position, you will be responsible for working closely with key stakeholders in North America managing media access and working closely with the global communications team to ensure consistency of messaging across interviews and presentations.
This is a demanding role, requiring a person who can be flexible, as well as both proactive and highly responsive. Reporting to the Head of Sports Communications, this is a multi-layered role requiring understanding of business at both a macro and micro level, as well as a 'roll-up-your-sleeves' approach to executional excellence.
THE CHALLENGE:
- Establish and execute against effective communications strategies and purposeful metrics for the North American market (US, Canada) that rolls up to global communications program
- Work with North American colleagues and stakeholders across business verticals (including sports media and sports solutions) to unearth engaging and news friendly B2B stories that highlight our key messages and corporate narrative and underscore the role Sportradar plays in the sports industry
- Strengthen existing and foster new media relationships in North America, including the US and Canada
- Quickly become ingrained in the sectors and products in which Sportradar specializes
- Ensure strong communications protocols are in place for media and executive speaking opportunities
- Prepare press releases, briefing documents, key messages, and presentation slides
- Other duties as assigned
YOUR PROFILE:
- 7-10 years' relevant communications experience in technology, sports tech or sports business industry, with deep experience in B2B
- Experience managing PR Agencies
- Fluent in English; other languages beneficial but not required
- Crisp writer and editor, grammar-obsessed with strong attention to detail
- Well-developed stakeholder management skills across business verticals, territories, and time zones
- Strong appetite to learn and research new industries, innovations, and developments
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
- Thrives working in a fast-paced environment, as well as adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and able to work to tight deadlines, while keeping agencies driving toward long-term objectives
- Strong worth ethic – is accountable, works smart and pushes self and others for results
Pay Range: $96,000 - $153,000
Sportradar intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. Base pay is just one component of the Total Rewards that Sportradar provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Sportradar offers best-in-class benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, performance bonus program, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Please consult with your recruiter to learn more as all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Sportradar intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. Base pay is just one component of the Total Rewards that Sportradar provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Sportradar offers best-in-class benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, performance bonus program, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Please consult with your recruiter to learn more as all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
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