Director of Communications

Join KLUTCH Sports Group, a leading global entertainment company, as the Director of Communications. In this strategic role, you will develop and execute communications strategies, manage media relations, and drive impactful storytelling for KLUTCH, UTA, and its clients. You will oversee business and corporate communications, support client publicity across all sports, and lead media relations efforts for marquee events. This position requires 8-10 years of experience in public relations, communications, journalism, and/or marketing, as well as extensive knowledge of media relations and corporate communications.

• Develop and execute communications strategies, media relations, and impactful storytelling for KLUTCH Sports Group, UTA, and its clients.
• Lead and oversee business and corporate communications, and support client publicity across all sports, driving strategic priorities and securing placements in various media outlets.
• Manage corporate, business, and internal communications functions, including speaking opportunities, awards submissions, and securing premium opportunities for KLUTCH/UTA executives.
• 8-10 years’ experience in public relations, communications, journalism and/or marketing in-house, at an agency or both
• Demonstrated computer and digital proficiency (MS Office, BOX, Canva, Google apps, etc.) and fluency in most social media platforms and PR tools (Cision, Muckrack, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, work styles and cultures
• Detail-oriented, creative, curious and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage projects and collaborate with clients, public figures and key stakeholders
• Experience working with professional sports leagues, athletes, teams, public figures, brands, agencies and/or media companies
• Experience collaborating with multiple partners on high-profile events, campaigns, and public announcements
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; resourcefulness and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise and professionalism and confidence while operating in service-oriented and client-facing environments
• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in media relations, business/corporate communications, internal communications, and crisis communications
• Excellent professional writing and editing skills, and ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when public speaking, presenting and pitching
• Highly proficient in creating holistic campaigns, securing national stories and news items across television, print and online media, and maintaining and building relationships with a variety of national journalists, sports, business and trade media, and producers and bookers