Director, Brand Communications

Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2023, Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women's softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.We change the game with faster play, and new team rosters every week, delivering thrilling entertainment in which every moment counts. We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators with a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?Athletes Unlimited is looking for a Director of Brand Communications to execute key elements of the Athletes Unlimited communications strategy in an effort to elevate and position the AU brand, its properties and athletes. This position is full-time and reports to the Chief Growth Officer.RESPONSIBILITIES• Foster and maintain relationships with key members of culture, lifestyle and entertainment media with mandate to increase brand awareness outside of sports space (traditional and emerging media)• Pitch Athletes Unlimited executives and athletes for thought leadership and industry speaking opportunities• Develop and manage relationships with AU athletes, as well as design and execute external talent strategy and engagement with celebrities, influencers and cultural figures• Manage B2B brand communications efforts, collaborating with partnerships staff and sponsors on drafting press releases, pitching stories and securing coverage• Play a critical role in event management and promotion of various scope and scale (private dinners, large scale brand activations, B2B)• Own strategy and management of LinkedIn• Work cross functionally with social, marketing, fan engagement, broadcast, and digital and content teams and support brand activities on the ground• Manage internal and corporate communications portfolio• Collaborate with external PR agencyRequirements• 7- 10 years of relevant experience• Established network and connections within media, entertainment, culture and lifestyle space• Strong knowledge of and experience leveraging social and digital platforms to drive and support brand storytelling• Proclivity towards creativity and business with an adeptness towards identifying and executing on opportunities• Holistic command of entertainment, sports and culture spaces• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Strong organizational and database management skills• A self starter, with an ability to work in a fast paced environment• Knowledge of Google Suite products• Travel requirements based on role, approximately 25% of the time• Legal authorization to work in the United StatesBenefitsThis role is full-time, remote and is compensated at a range of $89,000-$110,000 annually. While this is the intended range, the actual compensation may vary based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and geographic location of the position. We anticipate the highest end of the range will be reserved for those who exceed the hiring committee's expectations on all measures of the evaluation process.: In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans• 401(k) plan with generous company match• Paid parental leave• Wellness and Development benefit• Caregiving benefit• Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidaysOUR DEI STATEMENTAs a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.