Director, PR and Communications

The Director will play a critical role in a 160/90 team working for a major client on their Global Partnerships portfolio. You will be working with an international business, operating in multiple markets.
This role will lead the Golf portfolio globally from a PR and Communications perspective and work with the other portfolio leads across Formula 1 and Cricket and a number of other regionally focussed properties. The Director will form part of the PR and Communications function across the client account and work collaboratively within an integrated client team including Partnerships, Operations, Creative and Strategy and that spans 160over90's globally.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Work collaboratively with the global Director of Communications and PR on a Communications programme and development for sports partnership initiatives and implementation across multiple territories working in conjunction with counterparts in the London team and globally.


• Develop master partnership positioning and narrative with specific variations for consumer-facing campaigns


• Collaborate with client's agency network to provide a seamless and integrated communications strategy that brings the golf partnerships portfolio to life in traditional and digital media


• Build and maintain strong relationships and regular dialogue with relevant rights holders, ambassadors and key stakeholders across the clients' golf partnership portfolio


• Develop activation platforms, content strategies and media amplification plans to leverage available assets strategically whilst delivering a client-focused solution


• Ideate and oversee the creation of consumer-facing content including sourcing and management of best-in-class specialist third party suppliers


• Act as 'gatekeeper' for all communications requests from client and relevant parties and channel through to rights holders and ambassadors as appropriate


• Take a leading role within on-site comms teams to support media management and amplification at all events where agency staff is needed


• Support client's in-house comms team to develop strategy and plans in key client markets around the world


• Develop strategy and sport partnership content to support amplification and engagement across clients owned channels; encompassing client, rights holder and ambassador channels


• Work with client, regional teams and agent partners to create sport partnership content, incentives and opportunities for purposes of internal communication and employee engagement


• Build robust evaluation and reporting practices to measure sport partnerships communications performance


Other

• Demonstrate proficiencies in the management of junior teams and an ability to delegate, support and build their skill sets accordingly


• Supporting the broader business and London leadership team in other ad-hoc tasks related to existing or prospective clients
  
  Bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) and or:


• Relevant agency or client-based experience across PR and Communications within the golfing landscape


• Specific experience in amplifying sport partnerships; working closely with rights holders and ambassadors


• Knowledge and expertise in Golf and across a variety of sports is preferable


We'd Also Love If You Have These

• Exceptional understanding of how to build a client relationship and understand their business needs


• Proven ability to manage a high volume of client-service deliverables through critical path planning and resource management to maintain high quality output


• Record of developing and implementing marketing programs with a cross-functional team


• In-depth knowledge and network of sport media and journalists (with a strong understanding of golf)


• Natural communication skills to inspire and nurture a team whilst maintaining agency culture


• Excellent writing skills to draft media materials, toolkits and proposals whilst managing team development of copy writing and plan writing skills


• Track record of developing creative ideas and content to deliver against earned and owned channel objectives


• Strong understanding of digital landscape with experience in building and executing against social strategy


• Organised and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices


• Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills
  
  160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. We represent culture. (B)ring (You)rs. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we're looking to reach through our work. Just as we're obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we're even more obsessed

with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
Who You Are


• This is a permanent position


• Competitive salary and benefits available on application


• Role will be based at 160over90's London office. 45 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AT


• Working hours are 9:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday


• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required


160over90 is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.