Job Summary:
Title: PR & Communications Coordinator
Location: London, UK (Full-Time, On-Site)
The Role:
Roc Nation Sports International is searching for an aspirational PR and Communications team member with a passion for sport, lifestyle and brands. This employee will join our Roc Nation Sports International division based in London, and report into the Head of PR & Communications.
The successful candidate will be a key member of RNSI’s ever-expanding media, marketing and PR team. We are looking for a self-motivated and ambitious candidate to work on distinctive PR campaigns for some of the world’s leading sports stars, partners and brands. You’ll work with the Roc Nation creative team to conceptualise creative content ideas and stories – and will be actively encouraged to showcase strong initiative and work ethic.
Key Responsibilities:
Media Relations:
Day-to-day assistance with strategic PR announcements and content campaigns
High standard of written materials including press releases, status reports, event schedules, briefs and more
News generation – identify new and fresh ways to secure editorial media coverage on behalf of clients in line with the team’s PR strategy
Build and maintain relationships with key media and influencers across sports, lifestyle and mainstream media
Maintain agency media lists to the highest standard
Media monitoring – keep track of the UK and international media agenda, trends and provide coverage reports
Client Management:
Build and maintain positive relations with clients and represent the agency standards and culture
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of our clients’ on and off field objectives
Keep up to date with relevant client news, achievements and key events
Campaign planning & creativity:
Idea generation – attend brainstorming sessions and help to create ideas and opportunities for existing and potential new clients
Research - research potential PR campaigns for existing clients or new business prospects
Planning – develop activation plans for key clients alongside your line manager
Requirements:
Some PR experience in sports communications, public relations and/or media relations/sports/marketing agency
Some knowledge of PR and changing trends in media relations; strategic planning, development and execution of communications plans, story creation and event coordination
Journalism background a plus
Passion for PR and brand storytelling
Strong media contacts and an ability to network in order to build your contact database
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Enthusiastic and reliable self-starter
Organised and proactive
Interest for sports, culture and trends
COVID-19 vaccination series and booster shot is a mandatory requirement for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Roc Nation and Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Roc Nation and Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Roc Nation and Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation.
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