Director, Communications

Position Summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Director, Communications is responsible for external communications and storytelling of Oak View Group’s hospitality team and select business verticals in desired media. The candidate will work closely with the VP of Communications and leaders to develop proactive communications strategies aligned with key prospects and target audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement external communications strategies that are supportive of and advance Oak View Group’s brand identity and business objectives in priority verticals in business and consumer press.
• Proactively develop opportunities and collaborations to place stories and promote key spokespeople.
• Develop and maintain active contact with press and influencers that benefit Oak View Group’s business verticals, including serving as primary contact for OVG Hospitality and related properties.
• Work with venue teams and internal business leaders to develop news-worthy content that drives story-telling efforts and supports Oak View Group’s overall PR strategy.
• Collaborate with Marketing team on content creation and story ideas for promotion on OVG corporate channels.
• Partner cross-functionally with groups, including social media and content teams, to drive announcement content of new business, sustainability efforts, and bespoke content that drives engagement and shines a light on our partners.
• Create and maintain an Editorial Calendar to assist with the promotion of strategic communications initiatives to include important milestones, events, and seasons.
• Identify and create media opportunities for leadership to tell the Oak View Group story in priority verticals in target media.
• Support crisis communications plan development and deployment with the goal of protecting Oak View Group overall, its brands, and assets, and reinforcing its reputation as a responsible entity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field required.
• 5-7+ years of previous communications experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills: detail-focused, able to handle multiple tasks/projects at a time.
• Strategic thinker with creative approach to story ideas and media outreach.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with teams.
• Experience in the hospitality, live entertainment, or sports industry preferred.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.