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Player 15 Group Headquarters Phoenix, AZ Job Summary Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and PHX Arena. Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence, creating sustained success, and desire to play a role in creating memorable experiences. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager, Mercury Communications to lead business and basketball communications for the Phoenix Mercury. This role will be responsible for developing proactive storytelling, managing media relations, and collaborating cross-departmentally across business and basketball operations to elevate the Phoenix Mercury’s narrative. If you’re ready to join a people-first culture and curate memorable moments, we want to hear from you! What You Will Do

Collaborate across business functions to develop and implement proactive PR strategies to grow the Mercury brand. Serve as the primary media liaison for basketball operations. Efficiently and proactively respond to, manage, and facilitate media inquiries for players and coaches including at practices, games, shootaround, and appearances. Prepare materials including PR plans, press releases, media advisories, pitches, briefs, and talking points. Manage the development of basketball communications materials including seasonal media guide, game notes and statistical information, and team records. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local and national media, team broadcast talent, broadcast partners, and WNBA PR staff. Travel with the team to manage media relations and gameday duties at away games. What We Need From Our Senior Manager, Mercury Communications Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as travel in the position is required for away games. Deep understanding of basketball statistics and terminology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience/ Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, or public relations. Minimum of 7 years of public relations/communications experience, preferably with a professional sports team or league. What You Can Expect The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by the Senior Manager, Mercury Communications to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time. This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is minimal. S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person. Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English. Benefits Wide range of full-time benefit options including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages. Life and Disability options. Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs. Perks: Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop. Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games. Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment. Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Skills

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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