The Athlete Communications Specialist is responsible for following and engaging with the athletes and teams to create unique athlete communications opportunities for Red Bull Türkiye.
The role understands the ways of sports industry and athlete performances, attributes, and challenges. Athlete Communications Specialist ensures a positive impact on the Red Bull brand, maximizes cooperation efficiency (input/output ratio), and challenges the status quo by driving outstanding athlete communications projects where appropriate.
Job DescriptionAthlete Communications
Follow closely national/local athletes and teams in different playgrounds (voleyball, basketball etc.)
Support Athlete Team in scouting of athletes with a perfect brand fit
Use creativity to develop communications opportunities to engage local & national Red Bull athletes
Integrate local Red Bull athletes to global brand projects and integrate international Red Bull athletes' local projects
Networking
Build a strong sport‑performance network among athletes, trainers, clubs, and federations to enable nationwide scouting for potential future cooperations
Collecting relevant marketing and communication information from the industry
Act as a key point of contact linking the RBMN team and the athlete regarding sports know‑how, athlete mindset, and important potential communication opportunities (competitions, projects, initiatives).
Developing and contributing unique stories, interesting topics, new formats, and top media content
PR & Communications
Plan, lead and execute PR activations related to Red Bull’s projects, content, and general activities involving athletes (Strong project management, follow-up and reporting required to successfully achieve the targeted communication outcomes)
Coordinate with PR agency to maximize impact and efficiency in athlete communications goals (press events, interviews, message track, kits etc.)
Cultivate and manage relationships with other stakeholders in athlete and sports community
Manage photography and news cut outputs or projects in line with global guidelines
Manage budget of all related projects
Qualifications1–3 years of experience PR agency or communications is preferred.
Previous experience in sports industry; sports institution or federation, or sports journalism is a plus.
Strong interest and following of athlete performance and life, with a focus on team sports.
Effective communication skills; well‑organized and self-starter; a team player with an entrepreneurial “can‑do” attitude and a creative mindset.
Techy savvy & solid computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Very close relationship with global teams; advanced English in speaking and writing required.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in PR agency or communications
- Previous experience in sports industry or sports journalism
- Strong interest in athlete performance and life
- Effective communication skills
- Techy savvy & solid computer skills
- Advanced English in speaking and writing
Red Bull Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Red Bull and has not been reviewed or approved by Red Bull.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans alongside robust mental health access, including up to 25 free coaching/therapy sessions and digital physical therapy. Wellness initiatives such as gym subsidies, on-site fitness classes, and Fit For Flight further enhance overall healthcare value.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid family leave, incentives for healthy pregnancies, coverage for doulas/midwives, free breast milk shipment, and caregiving resources like subsidized back-up care. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement up to $25,000 and parenting support tools broaden accessibility across family stages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as generous, typically ranging from 20–30 days annually, with Red Bull North America noted at 36 days. A paid holiday schedule complements vacation and leave options.
Red Bull Insights
What We Do
Red Bull Gives Wiiings to People and Ideas. This has driven us – and all we do – since 1987. Today, Red Bull operates in over 170 countries, selling more than 12 billion cans annually and growing! Above all, our people remain the essential ingredient in bringing the Red Bull brand to life. Check out our open roles to become part of the world of Red Bull. Most jobs take energy, ours give it. Check out our open roles to become part of the world of Red Bull – jobs.redbull.com
