Communications Associate - Sugar Land Space Cowboys

Department: Marketing/Communications

Reports to: Media Relations Manager

Classification: Part-time/Non-exempt/Seasonal 

Summary/Objective:

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys Communications Associate is responsible for assisting in the managing of the team’s public, media and player relations and contributing to the consistency of media coverage for the Space Cowboys. The associate works directly with the Media Relations Manager, Marketing Manager and marketing team on internal and external team communications and contributes to the creative direction of marketing.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Communications Associate will assist with the following tasks of the marketing department:

• Write team press releases, supplying information used by media in covering team events, activities and transactions.
• Work under deadline in generating game notes with updated information and statistics on the team, which is distributed to the media and is available through the team website.
• Upkeep and manage press box operations, overseeing media and maintaining press box cleanliness.
• Produce and distribute team rosters, lineup sheets and stat packs on game days.
• Write post-game recaps and notes, as well as other topical briefs for internal and external distribution.
• Assist with the undertakings of the Marketing/Media Relations department, including coordination of interviews and serving as one of the team’s media contacts.
• Generate story ideas and research statistical data, furnishing information to media with intent to create, support or enhance stories.
• Assist marketing coordinator in social media efforts, not limited to posting during home and away games, assistance in copywriting and contributing to player-oriented content.
• Help monitor and facilitate media access periods at games and practices, cultivating strong relationships with the local and national media.
• Handle credential requests and production.
• Work with the Marketing and Corporate Departments to help integrate promotional opportunities into team or corporate partner events, which includes writing Marketing and Corporate press releases.
• Assist various sales teams with notes and statistical information to use in partner recaps, partner promotions or in external sales material (i.e. writing Season Ticket Renewal Packet).
• Develop and implement creative to promote players for league awards that are voted on by members of the press, as well as weekly and monthly awards given throughout the season.

• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or communications related field or working towards related degree
• Preferred experience in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of baseball
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and technically minded; demonstrate excellent follow-through
• Knowledge of graphic and social media trends
• Must be able to make independent decisions; possess strong problem-solving skills 
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Creative and proactive problem solver
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and selected holidays

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is an associate position, and hours of work on non-game days are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Due to the nature of this position, the position requires hours of work and days that include frequent nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:

Road trip travel is not required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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