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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for working with artist management on joint publicity opportunities to promote the company’s brand and image utilizing all forms of communication.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:
- Acts as liaison between media, artist management and organizational representatives
- Develops and maintains strong contacts in all areas of communication and media
- Implements interactive Public Relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image
- Observes progress in interactive Public Relations and continuously develops new ways of harnessing the power of advocacy utilizing every element of building relationships while maintain the significance of the spoken word
- Conducts media relations between media, artist management and organizational representatives
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implements promotional activities and special events
- Manages media requests including interviews, reviewer access, photography and videos
- Manages ticket blocks utilizing approved process
- Accompanies artists and/or company representatives, as needed
- Researches publicity media contacts and blogger outreach
- Writes and disseminates press releases, entertainment calendars and other notifications while utilizing SEO practices
- Develops and pitches relevant angles of interest to media through traditional media outreach and social platforms
Minimum Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in a Communications or a related field
- Two years of work experience in public relations
- Knowledge of Web 2.0 concepts, techniques and trends
- In lieu of a Degree and previously mentioned experience, five years of experience in public relations may be considered
Competencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Displays creativity, initiative and good judgment with decision-making, problem-solving and research skills
- Self motivated with ability to work among teams
- Ability to establish and maintain effective personal relationships with supervisory and professional staff members and internal client contacts
- Strong presence in integrated collaboration between public relations, internet marketing, advertising and social media marketing
Training Requirements:
- Knowledge of administrative abilities related to WordPress
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Office work environment
- Must be on-call and reachable through a company issued cell phone
- Must be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.
Work Shift:
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Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field
- Two years of work experience in public relations
- Five years of public relations experience (may be considered in lieu of degree and two years experience)
- Knowledge of Web 2.0 concepts, techniques and trends
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of WordPress administrative abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work various shifts and be on-call/reachable via company phone
- Ability to collaborate across public relations, internet marketing, advertising and social media marketing
What We Do
Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan is owner and operator of Connecticut Sun, a professional basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit www.mohegangaming.com.
