Director Stadium and Corporate Communications

Experienced communications professional who will serve in a leading role in all communications efforts related to the new stadium and other corporate communications needs in the business side of the Bills operation. Will work closely with the VP of Stadium Relations and VP of Communications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop effective organizational talking points and communication strategies.
• Have a solid working relationship with senior leadership within the Bills organization.
• Assist and facilitate crisis public relations situations on various levels.
• Develop impeccable professional working relationship with internal and external media covering the Bills.
• Proactively manage media relationships and develop short and long-term communications plans for non-football Buffalo Bills and Highmark Stadium matters.
• Work with ownership and leadership on communication strategy, deliverables and ensuring messages are in-line with organizational directions, standards and expectations.
• Facilitate proactive media relations efforts and respond to media requests as needed.
• Produce new communications strategy, materials, and presentations.
• Prepare individuals for interviews with the media by giving them proper messaging and talking points while informing them of topics the media may cover.
• Proactively pitch and facilitate story ideas that positively portray our organization.
• Prepare announcements of news regarding our organization and stadium.
• Facilitate the logistics of interviews and press conferences (whether it is in person or on Zoom) when necessary.
• Oversee additional projects involving the new stadium.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or related field is required.
• 5-7 years of corporate communications and media experience.
• Ability to professionally communicate, solve problems, foster ideas and develop strategies while representing the communications department in and out of the organization.
• Strength in leadership, collaboration, and fostering teamwork.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills is required with demonstrated ability to communicate thoughts, strategy and campaigns clearly.
• Must demonstrate a positive-minded personality and be able to interact professionally with all members of our department, media, ownership and staff.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and complete tasks in a high pressure environment.

• Availability to work evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must be collaborative with a demonstrated ability to align communications strategy to organizational goals.

• Must be detail oriented, organized with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe-in-Design, and Photoshop is required.

SALARY RANGE: $87,683 to $146,139. Actual salary will be determined based on factors such as candidate experience, qualifications, skill set and internal equity.

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