Broadcaster | Full-Time | Santander Arena

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Broadcaster is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Public Relations Department which encompasses all facets of public and media relations.

This role pays an annual salary of $44000 - $50000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 15 2025.

• Work closely with the Director of Marketing to develop media relations initiatives related to the promotion and ticket selling of Reading Royals games
• Serve as Broadcaster for all Reading Royals home games
• Excellent writing skills to contribute to editorial content on the website souvenir event programs engagemedia and convey the nuances of Reading Royals hockey and the ECHL
• Aggressively generate fresh creative story angles and sources to provide to both local and national media across multiple beats (hockey lifestyle business entertainment) on a year-round basis
• Maintain an accurate and timely distribution list of local regional and national media (individuals and outlets) and other stakeholders
• Primary liaison with ECHL national and local media on behalf of the front office coaching staff and players for all interview requests
• Create monthly and seasonal public relations plans that encompass player publicity as well as player participation in marketing ticket sales ad sales promotions and community relations objectives
• Oversee game night public relations effort including game night set-up distribution of statistical information as well as game notes and interviews
• Oversee production of various publications including Media Guides (pre regular and post seasons)
• Coordinate all player Coach and President/GM appearances for all PR marketing ticket sales community relations and promotional events
• Create and coordinate all media and team events
• Schedule implement and edit of videos podcasts event video wrap-ups for distribution to media contacts and other stakeholders throughout the year
• Actively contribute to staff meetings new ideas integrating media relations efforts aimed at increasing both media coverage and ticket sales
• Coordinate and execute press conferences
• Respond to requests for information from the media
• Manage media center and press box during game nights. This includes supplies coordination of food and beverages press releases quotes press conferences interview requests and the distribution of information to media and general public. This also includes management of part-time staff and off-ice officials.
• Research and propose new public relations and promotions concepts
• Write and edit a variety of materials including website content press releases video news release stat sheets press kit information etc.
• Assist in the development and production of the annual media guide and other materials as assigned
• Update and maintain online media webpage
• Respond to or direct media inquiries as appropriate in a timely fashion
• Proactively pursue national media mentions for the Reading Royals
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in communications Marketing Sports Management or another related field
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Public Relations with a pro sports team ; supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Media Relations experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal business hours including nights weekends and holidays as based on the team schedule

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.