Communications Director

The Communications Director serves as the primary media link between the organization and all media. The mission of the role is to develop and implement communications strategies to increase the visibility around all aspects of the organization’s external communications, event, and broadcast initiatives while developing and maintaining a positive relationship with all key media constituents. The Communications director will promote and manage the image of the organization, its personnel, and athletes. The director will do so by crafting compelling content, proactively engage the media, and positively influence public perception.

Responsibilities: 

• Proactively seek out unique media opportunities to promote the mission of the organization, increase team visibility, with the primary focus on growing the fan base and supporting all marketing, ticket sales, and organizational initiatives. 
• Create and oversee day-to-day programming and content creation on team managed platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc. 
• Work in support of the VP Marketing/Communications to support the execution of promotional campaigns and public relations initiatives with the express purpose of generating demand and sales leads for season tickets, group tickets, and single game tickets. 
• Manages all aspects of the organization’s official website, ColumbusFury.com, including, but not limited to news, scores, statistics, photographs, biographies, schedules, contact information, historical records, and upcoming events. 
• Secures and coordinates all photography and videography for the organization contests and special events. 
• Serves as a team spokesperson when designated by CEO. 
• Assemble and oversee a crew that will keep accurate statistical record at team games/matches and provide for coaches and media at the appropriate time.