Job Title: Media Relations Coordinator

Department: Media Relations/Communications

Job Reports To: Director of Media Relations

Status: Exempt

The Media Relations Coordinator will assist with the organization’s communications outreach, media relations and media services functions. This includes media messaging for the Nashville Predators, Bridgestone Arena and SS&E, LLC. This position will work closely with members of the hockey operations, marketing and broadcasting departments to help create and drive public messaging, ensuring its alignment with the Nashville Predators’ brand.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

Collaborate with department staff members to deliver the organization’s key talking points, messages and communications to local and national news outlets, media members and bloggers.
Serve as point person for production of media information deliverables, including, but not limited to, game notes, game previews, prospect reports, team yearbook and media guides.
Service local, visiting and national media members on practice and game days, ensuring a professional and compliant workplace environment in team and arena media areas, such as the press box.
As needed, serve as a liaison between the organization’s hockey operations members and members of the home, visiting and national media and broadcast rightsholders.
Write and distribute press releases in a timely and proper manner.
Monitor media coverage of the Predators, Bridgestone Arena and SS&E ventures by compiling daily media clips.
Participate in and contribute to company meetings that relate to the department.
Help maintain the Media Relations Department’s statistical and information databases.
Assist with media relations efforts for hockey communications, business operations, community relations, Ford Ice Centers, F&M Bank Arena, SS&E, youth hockey and fan development.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a similar field.
Previous work experience (<2 years) in communications, media relations, journalism or similar preferred (relevant internship experience will be considered).
Knowledge of hockey, the National Hockey League and the Nashville Predators is strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to develop relationships both internally and externally.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Comfortable speaking in public to large groups, media, and/or VIPs.
Strategic mindset with the ability to make difficult and quick decisions.
Team player who operates well in a dynamic, all hands-on deck environment.
Able to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Proficiency in Adobe Suite products, mainly InDesign, is strongly preferred.
Possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license, a suitable driving history, be insurable by employer’s insurance carrier and have reliable transportation.
As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including criminal history check, previous employment verification and character references.

Essential Physical Functions:

Physical activities require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, including sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, lifting, grasping, balancing and handling of materials.
Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time and climb stairs.
Ability to work in a cold environment.
Must be willing to work in adverse conditions in outside positions when assigned.
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs.

Equipment Used:

General Office Equipment (i.e. PC, copier, etc.)

Preds Perks: | In addition to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, all full-time employees of the Nashville Predators and entities are eligible for Preds Perks. These currently include the following: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, 401K eligibility, priority access to event presales, tickets to events (when available), Nashville Locker Room (pro shop) discount, premium pay for overnight shifts, 19+ days of paid time off each year, Ford Ice Center programming discount, on demand pay, and bonus potential

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Margie Horwitz at [email protected] to request an accommodation.

Approved by ________________________________________ Date ___________________

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instruction or assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Nashville Predators is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status, genetic information, or any other applicable federal or state protected classification. The organization celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Margie Horwitz at [email protected] to request an accommodation.