This position reports directly to MLQ’s Marketing Director. The MLQ Public Relations Manager will be predominantly responsible for building and managing MLQ’s reputation. This includes: building MLQ’s industry contacts; achieving brand placement in articles/shows; managing media endorsements and experiential marketing; leading media crisis management; and uncovering opportunities to enhance the presence of MLQ in the sports industry and beyond.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the MLQ Marketing Director to drive ideation, development, and management of MLQ’s overall communications strategy across brands and programs.
• Proactively elevate MLQ’s visibility via digital and traditional media, social media, influencers, partnerships, and events.
• Coordinate public relations personnel in developing, strategizing, and finalizing a comprehensive public relations strategy that supports MLQ values, encourages audience engagement, and aligns with brand goals for the year.
• Work with the MLQ Press Manager to lead media crisis management: proactively strategize, troubleshoot, and create solutions.
• Develop and manage an overarching PR plan and calendar for MLQ.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with influencers, publicists, and industry-relevant parties.
• Ensure MLQ is making the most of all opportunities to implement and communicate MLQ’s brand messages, mission and philosophy while increasing awareness of the brand.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years in public relations, media crisis management, communications, sales, or related field. 
• 1+ years in a leadership role at an organization, job, project, or club.
• Experience in driving communications programs, events, and/or partnerships.
• Excellent at pitching. Extremely persuasive.
• Demonstrated understanding of modern marketing (digital, CRM, experiential, and social).
• Experience in execution of a brand vision required.
• Experience with creation and distribution of press releases.
• Approximate work commitment will vary dependent on time of year and league activities.
• Google Suite proficiency required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all forms and at all levels, including writing. 
• Professional and creative.
• Stays cool in an emergency.
• Proven success with building a strong network and quality relationships with (especially with the media) preferred.

To apply, please fill out our application below. In the “Cover Letter” field please briefly note why you would be a good fit for MLQ. Questions? Contact us at [email protected].