Senior Director Communications

This is a Full Time Job

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The Senior Director of Communications will lead communications initiatives at Sphere, overseeing media campaigns, public relations, and executive thought leadership. The role requires developing integrated communications plans, conducting media outreach, and supporting Sphere's brand, business goals, and strategic narrative.

Years of Experience Required: 10 years (120 Months)
Salary: $134,000 — $215,000 USD
Required Experience: 10 years in strategic communications and public relations
Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in crisis communications, relationships with media, experience executing high-profile publicity campaigns and events
Workplace Requirements: Onsite in New York, NY; flexibility to travel to Las Vegas and Los Angeles as needed
Education Requirements: Not mentioned
Hard Skills Required: Development of integrated communications plans, crisis communications, media outreach
Soft Skills Required: Strong written and verbal communication, strategic thinking, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects
Benefits: Not mentioned

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Sphere
Requisition # Not mentioned
Job Title: Senior Director, Communications
Location: New York, NY

The Senior Director of Communications will lead a wide range of communications initiatives at Sphere, partnering with the Communications team to develop, plan, and execute campaigns that drive Sphere’s strategic narrative. This includes earned media efforts, reaching key audiences in the creative, music, advertising, and tech industries, as well as consumers. The role also focuses on securing thought leadership opportunities for Sphere’s executive team through interviews and speaking engagements.

What will you do?
• Partner with SVP and VP of Communications to elevate Sphere’s communications and support key business priorities
• Develop and execute communications campaigns to drive coverage of new events, initiatives, milestones, and social responsibility efforts
• Collaborate with teams across marketing, partnerships, corporate events, sales, and bookings to support business goals
• Conduct strategic media outreach to create compelling press strategies for key priorities
• Secure opportunities to elevate the profile of Sphere’s executives through speaking engagements and interviews

What do you need to succeed?
• 10 years of strategic communications and public relations experience
• Skilled in developing integrated communications plans and crisis communications
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Strong media relationships and experience executing high-profile publicity campaigns
• Comfortable working with executives under tight deadlines
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect key issues across the business
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
• High energy, commitment, and positive influence on teammates
• Experience in a public company or public entity
• Experience working in a matrix organization

Special Requirements:
• Must be based onsite in New York, NY
• Flexibility to travel to Las Vegas and Los Angeles as needed
• Ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays as needed