Overview

The Director of Communications is responsible for external communications and storytelling of Oak View Group's OVG360 Division and its sub-brands in desired media. The candidate will work closely with the VP of Communications and OVG leaders to develop proactive communications strategies aligned with key prospects and target audiences. The Director of Communications will serve as a vital resource for all OVG venues ensuring alignment and consistency of messaging across the US & Canada, promoting key milestones and working closely with venue staff to promote. 

This role will pay a salary of $120,000 to $150,000 plus bonus

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until Oct 10, 2024

Responsibilities

• Create and implement external communications strategies that are supportive of, and advance, OVG360’s brand identity and broaden awareness of its business objectives, priority verticals, products and initiatives in business and consumer press. Proactively develop opportunities and collaborations to place stories and promote key spokespeople.
• Develop and maintain active contact with press and influencers that benefit OVG360 business verticals including serving as primary contact for OVG Hospitality and related properties.
• Work with venue teams and internal business leaders to develop news-worthy content that drives story-telling efforts and supports OVG360’s overall PR strategy through Monthly Newsletter.
• Collaborate with Marketing team on content creation and story ideas for promotion on OVG corporate channels.
• Create and maintain an Editorial Calendar to assist with the promotion of strategic communications initiatives to include important milestones, events, and seasons.
• Identify and create media opportunities for leadership to tell the OVG360 story in target media. Develop messaging, prepare briefing materials, and brief spokespersons in preparation for media interviews.
• Support crisis communications plan development and deployment with goal of protecting OVG360 and OVG overall, its brands and assets, and reinforcing reputation as a responsible entity. Support the continued evolution of the company’s crisis response capability, including ongoing review and development of crisis communication processes and procedures.
• Be an enthusiastic champion for OVG and its sub brands.
• Build relationships with business and PR leaders in each vertical business.
• Develop and monitor PR KPI’s, report monthly.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of previous communications experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills: detail focused, able to handle multiple tasks/projects at a time
• Strategic thinker with creative approach to story ideas and media outreach
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated success collaborating with teams
• Experience in the hospitality, live entertainment, or sports industry
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Familiarity with Canva, Staffbase and other graphics software
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships
• Listen effectively, assesses the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions
• Ability to work nights, events, and weekends as required
• Ability to travel as required