COMPANY OVERVIEW
The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online.
As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.
THE ROLE
Do you believe that organizational alignment is the key ingredient to company success? Do you think it’s unproductive for employees to feel out of the loop, especially in times of change? Do you believe that trust in company leadership hinges on fostering honest dialogue?PlayOn! Sports is looking for an Internal Brand & Communications Manager to champion our mission of revolutionizing the landscape of high-school sports by aligning the heads and hearts of our team members. Our ideal candidate combines the strategic prowess of a Marketer with the empathetic touch of an employee engagement specialist.Responsibilities: The position you will play Turn motion into momentum: • Inspire team members to embrace purpose, pride, and ownership in their work. • Bring our culture to life in our internal and external employer brand by celebrating our mission, vision, and values.Build Trust and Dialogue:• Serve as a critical bridge between executives and team members, fostering trust in company leadership and their decision making. • Design effective communication channels that facilitate meaningful two-way dialogue and translate company direction into actionable guidance for team members. Facilitate Change Management: • Deliver leadership messaging effectively and orchestrate communication strategies for change initiatives. • Amplify the voice of leadership during periods of change, ensuring understanding and buy-in from employees. KPIs: The points you need to score. • Percentage of employees who feel informed about company happenings. • Impact of change initiatives on employee performance, engagement, and morale. • Average rating and sentiment of employer reviews on public platforms
THE PERSON
Requirements: The skills & training you will need to succeed • Strategic Communication Planning: Ability to develop comprehensive communication plans aligned with organizational goals and change management objectives. • Executive Presence: Demonstrated experience in earning the mandate to provide guidance on communication – from hot-button issues to everyday guidance. • Influential Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams to drive consensus and achieve communication goals. • Exceptional Writing Skills: Proficiency in crafting compelling and impactful messages across various platforms (we need more than someone who can leverage AI) • Hands-On Approach: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for communication initiatives with a willingness to roll up their sleeves. • Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and navigate ambiguity (we are in growth phase)#LI-DNIWHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTSPlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work.
It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off in the off-season. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!Some benefits we offer include:• Competitive salary • Multiple Medical options to choose from• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance• Unlimited PTO • 401K plan with company match • Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environmentNote: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above.
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