EXTERNAL RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD - 5 YRS EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PR, brand communications, or external relations

• Strong track record of handling press relationships, media coverage, and public representation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - confident in press Q&As and event hosting

• Experience working on brand partnerships, high-stakes events, or with athlete/celebrity ambassadors

• Familiarity with compliance marketing in regulated industries (igaming, fintech, etc.)

• Strong cross-functional coordination skills and attention to brand consistency

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for press, media, and sponsorship-facing partners

• Lead execution of press conferences, athlete welcome events, milestone announcements, and partner-facing PR moments

• Write and manage all press releases, public statements, and external messaging

• Coordinate the brand’s external presence across sponsorship deliverables: co-branded assets, venue branding, appearances, etc.

• Maintain a master calendar of media moments, press timelines, and activation commitments

• Represent the brand at media events, launches, or community-facing initiatives

• Ensure all public messaging and external materials are ASC- and PAGCOR-compliant