Director, Communications (Sports International)

Job Summary:Title: Director, Communications (Sports International)Location: London, England (Full-Time, On-Site)The RoleRoc Nation, a Live Nation joint venture, is searching for a well-connected PR and Communications Director with a passion for sports, music, lifestyle and brands. This role will join our Roc Nation Sports International division based in London, and report into President of RNSI. The successful candidate will be a key point of contact for our clients – leading meetings, calls and reporting. Thanks to your excellent media contacts across sports, lifestyle and consumer media, you will deliver a regular media coverage that matters for distinctive PR campaigns for some of the world’s leading sports stars, rights holders and brands. You’ll work with the Roc Nation creative team to dream up big, bold content ideas and stories – actively encouraged to follow your creative flair.Requirements:Passion for PR and brand storytellingStrong media contacts and an ability to network in order to build your contact databaseUnderstanding of influencers and how to work with themStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detailEnthusiastic and reliable self-starterOrganized and proactiveInterest for sport, music, culture and trendsResponsibilities:Media RelationsDelivery and day-to-day management of strategic PR, influencer and content campaignsHigh standard of written materials including press releases, status reports, event schedules, briefs and moreNews generation – identify new and fresh ways to secure editorial media coverage on behalf of clients in line with client PR strategyBuild and maintain relationships with key media and influencers across sports, lifestyle and mainstream mediaMaintain agency media lists to highest standardMedia monitoring – regular track of the UK and international media agenda and providing coverage reportsEvaluation – evaluate and share campaign results for clientsClient ManagementBuild and maintain positive relations with clients and represent the agency standards and cultureDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of your client’s business objectivesPlan and run client meetings and callsCampaign Planning & CreativityIdea generation – attend brainstorms and help to create ideas and opportunities for existing and potential new clientsResearch - research potential PR campaigns for clients or new business prospectsPlanning – develop activation plans for key clients alongside your line managerCOVID-19 vaccination series and booster shot is a mandatory requirement for this position.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYRoc 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 PRACTICESThe 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. #LI-OnsiteNote – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation