Director, Communications

2 months ago

Ottawa, Canada CEBL - Canadian Elite Basketball League Full time

**Ottawa BlackJacks**

**Position**: Director, Communications and Marketing

**Job Type**: Permanent, full-time

**Location**: Ottawa, ON

**Direct report**: President

**Application deadline**:October 11, 2024***

**Position Summary**

The Ottawa BlackJacks are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Communications and Marketing

to lead our brand strategy. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the Brand Guardian, overseeing a team of

content creators and collaborating with various departments to create an engaging game day atmosphere

and impactful marketing initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing seasonal content plans,

managing digital communication channels, writing press materials, and ensuring sponsorship fulfillment.

**Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Uphold and promote the integrity of the brand across all platforms.
- Manage the Coordinator of Digital Content and oversee digital strategy and execution to

enhance our online presence.
- Supervise contracted content creators, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with the Game Day Experience Manager to craft an engaging and memorable

atmosphere on game days.
- Strategically outline and organize seasonal content plan for the entire year.
- Plan and implement diverse marketing, communication, and social media strategies.
- Write and translate player biographies, press releases, and other essential written materials.
- Write scripts for various team events, including PA Announcer and host scripts on game day.
- Collaborate with the Coordinator of Digital Content to oversee the BlackJacks Mailchimp

account, including promotional newsletters and the BlackJacks Monthly Insider.
- Facilitate creative discussions for merchandise and marketing materials design.
- Work with the Coordinator of Digital Content to ensure the website is accurate and up-to-date.
- Send targeted marketing text messages through the Laylo platform.
- Monitor and meet sponsorship requirements and commitments.
- Represent the Ottawa BlackJacks in the community, building strong relationships and promoting

brand values.
- Participate in BlackJacks events throughout Ottawa and Gatineau to strengthen community ties.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications / Required skills**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications and marketing, preferably in sports,

entertainment, or a related industry.
- Proven track record of managing content creators and developing successful marketing

strategies.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Is creative, strategic, innovative, well-organized, excels at time management, and sees the big
- picture while ensuring no detail is overlooked.
- Is a positive, upbeat person who takes on challenges with a “find a way” mindset, brings the
- ability to be flexible and thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Excels at a fast pace and isn’t fazed by pressure situations.
- Ability to manage budgets and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of the CEBL and the Ottawa BlackJacks.
- Willingness to attend events and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as

required.
- Bilingual, fluent in English and French.
- Previous experience using Photoshop is an asset.
- Previous experience using Mailchimp is an asset.
- Understanding of the game of basketball is an asset.

**Availability**:
The professional sports environment requires non-traditional event hours in addition to normal

corporate hours. In-person work is required. Must be available for all BlackJacks home games at the

Arena at TD Place.

**Application process**:
The Ottawa BlackJacks is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are

committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels

valued, respected, and supported, and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We thank all

applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)**

Basketball is the fastest growing sport in Canada, and the CEBL is at the forefront of that growth. A league

created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL is thriving as the only Canadian-based global team sports

brand. It is recognized as among the best of more than 200 FIBA pro leagues around the world. With 10

teams in six provinces and plans for continued expansion, it is the largest pro sports league in Canada. The

CEBL season runs May through August, enabling the league to attract players with experience in the NBA,

NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and major NCAA and

U SPORTS programs. Through its first five seasons, league rosters have been comprised of 75 per cent

Canadian talent, by far the highest percentage of Canadians found in any professional league. The CEBL is

Canada’s only First Division Professional

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