Senior Manager, Communications
Elevate
2 days ago
On-site
New York, New York, United States
$100,000 - $105,000 USD yearly
Sports Journalism
ABOUT ELEVATE:
Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people’s precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world’s most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate’s proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.
Our team of 400+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we’ve been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Elevate is seeking a high-performing communications professional to join our growing team as Senior Manager, Communications. This role will serve as a strategic partner and trusted right-hand to the SVP of Communications, helping shape the voice, visibility and reputation of one of the fastest-growing agencies in the global sports and entertainment industry.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Elevate is seeking a high-performing communications professional to join our growing team as Senior Manager, Communications. This role will serve as a strategic partner and trusted right-hand to the SVP of Communications, helping shape the voice, visibility and reputation of one of the fastest-growing agencies in the global sports and entertainment industry.
Working across sports, business and culture, this individual will drive proactive storytelling, media engagement and industry positioning for Elevate and its leadership team.
The ideal candidate is equal parts sports fanatic, media strategist and data-driven storyteller – someone deeply plugged into the sports landscape who tracks breaking news, cultural moments and industry trends in real time. You are also a connector and relationship-builder, bringing a strong network of sports journalists and industry leaders, and an instinct for positioning the right story at the right moment.
The Senior Manager, Communications will be based in New York, NY working on a hybrid basis out of our New York office with occasional travel required.
ADDITIONAL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Communications
- Partner with the SVP of Communications to develop and execute strategic communications initiatives.
- Help shape proactive storytelling and media narratives around Elevate’s business, partnerships and thought leadership.
Media Relations
- Proactive pitching and reactive media engagement with top-tier sports, business and entertainment journalists.
- Identify media opportunities tied to breaking news, industry developments and major sporting events, awards and conferences.
Sports Industry Intelligence
- Monitor the sports business landscape and emerging cultural moments in real time.
- Develop opportunities to position Elevate and its leaders in relevant industry conversations.
Analytics, Monitoring and Reporting
- Manage media monitoring and distribution platforms.
- Track coverage and analyze communications performance.
- Produce executive-ready press clippings, coverage summaries and media reports with quantitative stats and metrics.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
- Massive sports fan who follows the industry closely across media and social platforms.
- Proactive and opportunistic in identifying media and storytelling opportunities.
- Organized, responsive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Strategic in thinking but hands-on in execution.
- Proven track record of proactively pitching and securing high-profile coverage within sports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of experience in sports communications and PR, ideally within an agency.
- Proven experience managing media strategies for sports clients, leagues, teams and brands.
- Strong network of sports media relationships including reporters, editors, on-air talent and influencers.
- Deep knowledge of the U.S. and global sports landscape and sports business ecosystem.
- Exceptional writing, storytelling and organizational skills.
- Highly proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment.
- Extensive experience using media monitoring and database platforms such as Meltwater, Cision, Muck Rack and/or Critical Mention.
- Experience analyzing media performance, social listening insights and other communications metrics.
- Ability to produce polished, leadership-ready coverage reports using platforms such as CoverageBook.
BENEFIT DETAILS:
- Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000 - $105,000
- Full Time, Exempt
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more
- 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Unlimited PTO
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at [email protected]
This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at [email protected]
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.