About the Role
The Golden State Valkyries are looking for a Manager to lead communications strategy and execution for the business side of the organization. This role will work alongside our current Manager to own business strategy around our corporate partnerships, community communications, and PR. This role reports to the Senior Director, Communications.
Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!
This is a full-time position based onsite in Oakland, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and deliver communications and PR strategy in support of business objectives, corporate partnerships, and community initiatives
- Partner closely with the corporate partnerships team to build PR and communications plans that support sponsor activations and partner storytelling
- Lead communications and storytelling for community programs and initiatives, including media outreach and materials
- Develop media materials including press releases, talking points, and briefing documents for announcements and executive speaking engagements
- Build and maintain relationships with local and national media covering business, sponsorship, and community stories
- Support executive and staff appearances at business and community events
- Staff events that players or coaches attend in the community
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications/Public Relations or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years in PR/communications, storytelling, and project management, ideally in a sports, entertainment, or a corporate partnerships environment
- Experience supporting corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or business-side communications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across business and media
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Time Commitment
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and events as needed
Compensation
- $89,000 - $95,000 Per Year + Bonus
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
- Employer 401K match
- Vacation and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
- Valkyries tickets, team store discount and more!
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.
We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Communications or Public Relations, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in public relations, communications, storytelling, and project management
- Experience supporting corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or business-side communications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across business and media
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and events as needed
What We Do
Golden State Warriors is a San Francisco-based professional basketball organization competing in the NBA’s Pacific Division. Founded in 1946, the franchise operates the Warriors team and related sports and entertainment activities, including group ticket sales and fan experiences. Its broader mission includes building lifelong basketball fans and acting as a responsible corporate citizen through community programs and initiatives across the Bay Area.
