Top 6 Sports journalism Jobs in California

Manager, Communications
Los Angeles Sparks —Los Angeles, CA
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Travel
- Senior level
Assistant Sports Media Relations Manager
Loyola Marymount University —Los Angeles, CA
- $65,000 - $88,900 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- University
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Athletic Communications Coordinator
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $37,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
Media & Community Relations Manager
PWHL San Jose —San Jose, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
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Sports Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Bakersfield, CA
- $17.50 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Freelance High School Sports Reporter (Temporarily Volunteer)
Valley Sports Telegram —San Fernando, CA
- $1 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- High school
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Manager, Communications

Los Angeles Sparks -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Media monitoring
Presentation creation
Productivity software
Editing

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Los Angeles Sparks are seeking a Manager, Communications to play a critical role in the execution of both basketball and business communications. In this role, you will help elevate basketball storylines and business initiatives, cultivate media relationships, manage press operations, pitch stories, and support strategic communications across the organization. This position reports to the Senior Director, Communications.

This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, California, with travel required for select road games and team-related events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, game notes, media guides and other communications materials
Develop talking points and briefing materials for executives, coaches and players
Execute media relations efforts at practices, games, community events and special initiatives
Manage game credentials and support game-day media operations
Oversee statistics, game notes and media guide production
Pitch basketball, business and community stories to local and national media
Staff players, coaches and executives for media appearances and community events
Build strong relationships with media, broadcasters and WNBA Communications
Support communications planning for organizational announcements and issues management

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years of communications or media relations experience in sports, entertainment or a comparable industry
Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills
Strong understanding of basketball, game operations and media relations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to travel for road games and league events

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Manager, Communications

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Athletic Communications Coordinator

Media & Community Relations Manager

Sports Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

Freelance High School Sports Reporter (Temporarily Volunteer)

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