Senior Communications Manager, North America

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business. Join the team that changes the way the world experiences sport. The Sportradar Communications team is based across the major regions of the US, EMEA and APAC. We build visibility for the company and its businesses across key geographies and customers. We are now looking for a critical position: Communications Manager based in New York, NY. In this position, you will be responsible for working closely with key stakeholders in North America managing media access and working closely with the global communications team to ensure consistency of messaging across interviews and presentations. This is a demanding role, requiring a person who can be flexible, as well as both proactive and highly responsive. This is a multi-layered role requiring understanding of business at both a macro and micro level, as well as a 'roll-up-your-sleeves' approach to executional excellence.

Responsibilities

Establish and execute against effective communications strategies for the North American market (US, Canada) that rolls up to global comms program; Work with North American colleagues and stakeholders across business verticals (including betting, media and integrity) to unearth engaging and news friendly stories that highlight our key messages and corporate narrative and underscore the role Sportradar plays in the sports industry; Strengthen existing and foster new media relationships in North America, including the US and Canada; Quickly become ingrained in the sectors and products in which Sportradar specializes; Ensure strong communications protocols are in place for media and executive speaking opportunities; Prepare press releases, briefing documents, key messages and presentation slides; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

7-10 years' relevant communications experience in technology, sports tech or sports business industry, with deep experience in B2B; At least 5 years experience managing teams; Fluent in English; Crisp writer and editor, grammar-obsessed with strong attention to detail; Well-developed stakeholder management skills across business verticals, territories and time zones; Strong appetite to learn and research new industries, innovations and developments; Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills; Thrives working in a fast-paced environment, adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and able to work to tight deadlines, while keeping agencies driving toward long-term objectives; Strong work ethic – accountable, works smart and pushes self and others for results; Experience managing PR Agencies

Nice to have

Other languages

Benefits

A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding; Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy; A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks; Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants; Global Employee Assistance Programme; Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience); Online training videos; Flexible working hours