Director of Baseball Communications - Aeg : Job Details

Position Summary:The Amarillo Sod Poodles are seeking a dynamic, agile, and forward-thinking individual for the role of Director, Baseball Communications. This person will work with and collaborate with members across the organization to utilize baseball information and player storytelling to positively shape narratives with public audiences. This person will provide public relations counsel to team executives, baseball operations personnel including the manager, players and coaches; oversee the production of all baseball information; and be a key liaison between the Sod Poodles organization, team and local/national media outlets. The ideal candidate for this role has the proven ability to anticipate challenges, develop proactive solutions, and enhance the Amarillo Sod Poodles brand to a wide range of audiences.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with our baseball and business operations goals and objectives. Lead the production of high-quality baseball information, including game notes, press releases, and media guides, that effectively communicate team achievements and organizational goals. Collaborate with team communications leaders to develop key messages and story opportunities that reinforce our organizational narrative. Serve as the day-to-day lead of all media and content requests involving uniformed personnel, including the operation of a monthly request process to ensure strategic use of our personnel's time. Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses that portray the team in a positive light and support brand initiatives. Provide strategic communication support to players, coaches, and executives to enhance their public profiles and effectively manage their interactions with the media. Manage certain channels of teams social media to inform public of baseball and promotional activity Anticipate potential challenges and develop proactive strategies to address emerging issues before they escalate, while also offering guidance during crisis situations to minimize negative impact on the team's brand image and ensure appropriate messaging. Act as primary contact with our Major League Baseball affiliate on baseball communications-specific matters. Frequently plan, execute, and oversee organizational press conferences and media luncheons. Oversee diverse and complex Baseball Operations department, including the coordination of team travel, facilitation of player and coach relations, management of equipment and facilities and the compilation, maintenance, and reporting of team statistics, records, and history. Oversee the credentialing process for media access to all areas related to our home facility HODGETOWN. Supervise the press box staff, broadcast team, as well as season staff and seasonal assistant colleagues. Participate in strategic communications planning under the guidance of executive leadership. Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, with a proven track record in sports or a high-profile organization preferred. Applicant must have a foundation of the following qualities. Working with a servants heart, high integrity, tremendous work ethic and a passion for making the baseball communications the best in the industry. Bachelor's degree in communications, sports management, or related field. Self-starter with strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Comprehensive understanding of media operations and potential challenges. Deep knowledge of baseball, including rules, statistics, and historical context. Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven collaborative skills with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in research, oral presentations, and written communication. Bilingual fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) is advantageous.Requirements: Preference for candidates with experience at another Minor League team or its affiliates, or as a member of the working media. Fluency in spoken and written English. Willingness to travel domestically as needed. Availability for long, flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Relocation to Amarillo, Texas, where the position is based.All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Amarillo Sod Poodles.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.Job Questions:

Have you individually managed the social media accounts for a team? If so, please give more detail

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Have you created and managed team travel schedule including transportation and hotel accommodations?

Describe your history of working with local, regional and national media to facilitate storytelling of players in your organization.

Have you managed a professional or college press box staff including interviewing, scheduling, budgeting?

This position requires you to be actively traversing the stadium grounds throughout your work day. Are you able to meet these duties without needing an accommodation?

This position is a full-time, in-person role at our Amarillo office located in Amarillo, TX. If selected for this position, when could you begin employment?

What would be your total compensation expectation be for this position?

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