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Summary: The Sacramento Kings is seeking a Public Relations (PR) Coordinator to add to their PR team. This position is responsible for providing a wide range of support to the Communications Department in all areas including, but not limited to, writing press material, pitching media stories, fielding media calls, assisting with special event planning and set-up, gathering research and performing department administrative duties.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Assists in writing and disseminating press releases, media advisories, notes and other media material as directed by the Vice President of Public Relations and Communications.
- Responds to internal and external requests for information as directed by the supervisor.
- Leads in the drafting of monthly newsletter for internal audiences.
- Builds and maintains current media lists.
- Compiles clips of all media coverage and creates media coverage reports for various departments as instructed.
- Assists in coordinating media events including scheduling, preparing timelines, drafting talking points and other tasks as needed.
- Assists in tracking upcoming projects, deadlines, awards and milestones.
- Performs clerical duties (i.e., collecting phone messages, scheduling appointments, running errands, organizing email inboxes, creating purchase orders, and managing mail etc.).
- Other various duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of Public Relations experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field preferred.
- Must be able to work game nights, extended hours, days, weekends and holidays when necessary.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Proactive, self-starter who can anticipate the needs of department.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, social media channels and Internet search capabilities. Experience with media monitoring services a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining composure.
- Must be goal, detail, and multi-task oriented with the ability to prioritize.
- Service oriented; committed to teamwork and ability to tailor messages to their respective audiences.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
Compensation:
The salary range for this non-exempt role is $40,000 – $45,000. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. Total compensation & offer package will include the following:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
- Employer 401K match
- Self-Directed Paid Time Off, Parental Leave
- Sacramento Kings home game tickets, team store discounts, and more!