Osceola Magic - Manager of Communications

Before we get into the specifics of the role, there are a few things we want you to know:

At the Osceola Magic, our approach is to not only learn as much about you as we can, but for you to learn about us.  This is definitely a two-way street, so time with your potential new leader, teammates, and/or other departments that the role will work with is critical.  It isn’t just, “what are we looking for”, but also, “what do we have to offer you” and “are we the right fit for you.”  While every position is different, our interview process is typically a three-step process, sometimes more depending on the level and nature of the role.

 What we offer you:

• The ability to work in minor-league sports, hone your craft, and propel your career in the professional sports industry.


• 18 days of personal time off per year + 13 holidays (that is 31 paid days off year!) plus reduced summer work hours (every other Friday off during the off-season, which averages to another 8 days).


• A hybrid work model, casual work attire on non-game days, learning and development opportunities, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company sponsored events, volunteer opportunities & outings for every employee.


• Fantastic benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, mental wellness resources, subsidized gym memberships, maternity & paternity leave.


• Culture built on Community, Innovation, Legendary and Teamwork!

A quick summary about the Manager of Communications role:

Do you work in PR/Communications? Have you ever wanted to work in professional sports? We are hiring for a Manager of Communications for our Osceola Magic G-League team! You will be responsible for leading the Public Relations and Communications strategy for the Osceola Magic with exceptional public speaking and writing skills. Additionally, this position is expected to be a strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail while driving messages to key internal and external role-players.

What the Manager of Communications will do:

• Research and write press releases and content for the team website, newsletters, blogs, presentations, game production, broadcast, and more.


• Create copy for all public address reads in-arena and broadcast promoting Magic initiatives and select partner assets.


• Leverage traditional media tools to drive brand awareness (radio, newspaper, broadcast, television).


• Manage media relationships to maximize brand exposure via strategic partnerships.


• Manage all media requests, scheduling all interviews with the team.


• Arrange and coordinate press conferences and plan events, assisting with marketing to help plan events.


• Review all fan and season ticket member newsletters created within Marketing department.


• Act as liaison between business and basketball operations with updated league rules, organizational goals, and the scheduling of team appearances.


• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players.


• Maintain schedule for broadcast team while providing game notes, roster sheets, stories and sponsor reads for on-air.


• Develop and implement effective brand messaging and communication strategies, in coordination with the Director of Marketing.


• Craft stories with local media to be produced on team website and social media along with Orlando Magic outlets.


• Create and manage credentials for VIPs and members of the Media.


• Produce a digital media book for the Osceola Magic organization both in active seasons and historical data.


• Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring that we produce a high-quality and error-free copy on external marketing and media.


• Oversee the accuracy of all hourly staff’s ABI hours and commissions submitted to Orlando.


• Meticulously track and submit all team expenses, account receivables and invoice requests through team budget.


• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and work synergistically to achieve department and organization goals.


• All other duties as assigned.

 What the Manager of Communications needs to have:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-3 years with Public Relations or Communications experience is required.


• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills required.


• Strategic and creative mindset.


• Meticulous attention to detail.


• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure required.


• Strong creative skills, organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.


• Graphic design and video production ability preferred.


• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.


• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.


• Strong creative skills, organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.


• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.


• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.


• Exhibit good leadership, judgement and decision-making skills.


• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the organization.


• Ability to work all Osceola Magic home games plus a select number of non-Magic events. This includes the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.


• Ability to stand on feet and walk for 3+ hours per game

If this opportunity is a role you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that will include a background check.

Please note that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

The Orlando Magic are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at the Orlando Magic via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Orlando Magic HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of the Orlando Magic. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by the Orlando Magic as a result of the referral or through other means.

The Orlando Magic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please visit http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm