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Job Title: Coordinator, Communications - South Bay Lakers

Department: Communications

Reports to: Manager, Communications

Position Summary: The Communications Coordinator for the South Bay Lakers serves as media’s main point of contact for all South Bay Lakers matters, organizing and facilitating all communications and media relations engagements for the Lakers G League team. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring a season-long seamless, effective and efficient experience for journalists and broadcasters, writing media materials, coordinating media attendance and managing all game day communications operations. Additionally, this role supports Los Angeles Lakers communications activities and game day needs.

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities**):

Game Day Coordination

Oversee and coordinate media credentials for local and visiting media, working with G league management and the broader communications team for guidance
Receive, compile and process credential requests and disseminate media credentials for each game
Manage home game media logistics including arrivals and check-in, seating assignments, distributing game information and capturing and circulating data and insights helpful to drive coverage
Partner with the marketing department to develop storylines across editorial and owned channels

PR Publication Production

Assist in the researching, writing and editing of South Bay Lakers publications and information
Develop media guides, rosters, player bios, coaches bios, game notes and press releases
Coordinate production logistics of publications, ensuring the highest standard of creation and presentation while managing sustainability and ease-of-use
Support development of additional media materials for the Los Angeles Lakers, as directed
Upload media materials to South Bay Lakers and Los Angeles Lakers media portals, ensuring flawless and quick distribution

Day-to-Day Media Support

Attend and support South Bay Lakers practices to manage internal and external player requests
Support media and broadcast interview requests for South Bay Lakers players, coaches and front office staff
Pitch media for opportunities to cover the South Bay Lakers on and off the court
Service broadcast partner Spectrum SportsNet with South Bay Lakers content, stats and information throughout the season
Research, plan and support logistics for media events including signage, scheduling, run of show, production, invitations, spokesperson preparation and more
Monitor news and share clips with the Lakers organization

Additional Responsibilities

Secure South Bay Lakers players for media and marketing needs to drive awareness and interest
Support the Los Angeles Lakers communications efforts for game day, practices and shootaround
Support media needs for Summer League in Las Vegas, working with the broader Lakers communications team
Provide administrative and clerical support to team leadership, as assigned
Miscellaneous other tasks and special projects, as needed and assigned
Responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and direction from management.

Education (Required/ Preferred): Bachelor’s degree (required) in Communications/ Journalism/ PR (preferred) or related field

Previous experience: A minimum of two years / seasons of applicable internships or in-field experience working in communications, public relations, media relations or sports

Technology Capabilities

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and the ability to create and publish
Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & SharePoint)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Detail oriented, self-starter with interest to learn in a fast-paced, high-profile, dynamic environment
Outstanding organizational skills and elevated standards to plan and execute logistics and experiences flawlessly
Excellent writing skills with an eye for grammar, spelling, thoughtful story creation and AP style
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the team and league
Ability and interest to operate at the speed of the 24-hr news cycle
Proven experience successfully coordinating rapid response efforts
On-scene problem solving ability to make tough, quality decisions in a fast-paced and high-stress environment
Knowledge and interest in editorial media and the changing journalism landscape
Sound judgement and utmost professionalism to publicly represent a premium legacy brand and organization
Strong presentation and public engagement skills
Demonstrated ability to adhere to the highest ethical code
Knowledge of the NBA’s G League landscape and the South Bay Lakers team
A passion for basketball and professional sports

Physical Demands: Ability to lift 25 lbs. and a significant amount of walking on game day

Location: El Segundo (offices and training center M-F and some weekends), downtown Los Angeles (Crypto.com Arena for Laker home games), summer league away games, other occasional off-site events

The pay range for this role is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications. In addition to those factors, we consider the relative pay of our current employees in similar positions when making a final offer.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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