Senior Director, Communications, EMEA - London, United Kingdom - Sportradar

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Company Description

We're the world's leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

Sportradar is seeking a B2B communications expert to lead its London-based EMEA communications team. The ideal candidate has strong team management skills and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving global organization. This is a multi-layered role requiring an understanding of sports betting, sports technology, and sports business in the UK and wider EMEA. The position reports to the US-based Head of Sports Communications.

• Lead the London-based EMEA communications team, fostering their professional growth and cultivating a high-performing culture.
• Develop comprehensive communications strategies and tactical approaches to support business strategy and priorities including positioning and consistent and high output of quality.
• Cultivate strong relationships with media to secure a cadence of positive coverage for company priorities.
• Write and edit press releases, byline articles, media pitches, briefing notes for stakeholders and other communications materials as required. Coach and advise the team on their written work.
• Provide strategic direction for internal communications program, engaging and informing employees to drive alignment with organization priorities.
• Support Crisis Communications and Corporate Communications, as required.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written/ journalistic skills, with the ability to produce high-quality materials including articles, press releases, briefing documents, media pitches etc. with great accuracy. Must be able to adapt to company requirements.
• B2B or tech PR experience working in a highly commercial environment, demonstrating the ability to discover stories and angles in-house and communicate benefits of business products and services externally.
• Significant line management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and develop direct reports
• Strong media relations skills in both pro-active and issues-led situations.
• Significant senior stakeholder management experience, able to demonstrate ability to manage a range of situations and handle pressure.
• Previous internal communications experience, that includes developing strategies to communicate effectively with multi-site employees.
• A highly engaged approach to work, which can at times require weekend or off hours involvement.
• Personable, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Exceptionally well-organised, detail-oriented, diplomatic, and solutions-minded.
• Ability to trouble-shoot issues before they become problematic and quickly adapt to changing requirements.
• Working knowledge of sports industry and federations.

Please note, this is not a sports consumer PR role.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences