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Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE owns and operates seven major and minor sports teams : 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, WNBA's 2019 Championship Washington Mystics, NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go, 2021 & 2020 NBA 2K League Champion Wizards District Gaming and Caps Gaming, an esports sub-brand of the Capitals. Additionally, it holds a significant investment in a seventh professional team, Team Liquid, an endemic esports team owned and operated by aXiomatic, in which MSE is an investor. In September 2022, MSE acquired the regional sports network, then-called NBC Sports Washington and newly rebranded as Monumental Sports Network. Monumental Sports Network now holds the exclusive local television media rights to Capitals', Wizards', and Mystics' games. The network is both a linear channel and a digital operation. Prior to acquiring the linear platform, the digital platform was launched by MSE in 2016, as the first-of-its-kind regional sports network for digital, mobile, and streaming platforms. Those linear and digital platforms are now combined and join Caps Radio, Wizards Radio, MSE Outdoor and Monumental Productions for a full suite of six media enterprises. In addition to Capital One Arena - a venue which hosts 3M+ visitors across over 250 events annually, MSE also manages MedStar Capitals Iceplex (training facility for the Capitals), MedStar Health Performance Center (training facility for the Wizards, Mystics, and Go-Go) and EagleBank Arena (a 12,000+ live event venue on George Mason University's campus). In July 2020, MSE partnered with William Hill (subsequently acquired by Caesars Entertainment) to open the first ever in-arena sportsbook in North America, now called Caesars Sportsbook. MSE opened District E powered by Ticketmaster in the spring of 2023, a flagship esports and entertainment venue. This 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offers a 365-day-a-year series of immersive experiences in esports, music, culinary excellence, event programming, and community events. MSE proudly promotes its core values for all those that interact with the company. As a member of our team :

• You will provide first-class customer service and value for our fans.
• You will champion a double-bottom line that engages, unifies, and gives back to the community we serve.
• You will work tirelessly to build generationally exceptional teams that compete for championships year after year and create lifelong memories for our fans.
• You will measure performance with specific objectives and metrics and our analysis and decisions are compelled by data.
• You will prize leadership, but you should value teamwork and collaboration and transparency even more. We treat each other with respect. We act with honesty and integrity. We remain humble.
• You will innovate. We are nimble and first to market. We are not averse to risk.
• You will have fun. We are in the business of happiness.

Position Overview : Monumental Sports and Entertainment (MSE) Corporate Communications is looking for a Vice President, based in Washington, DC, to support strategic and corporate communications priorities. This includes crafting corporate narratives, developing spokesperson messaging, expertly handling both proactive and reactive media engagements, and coordinating multifaceted communications rollouts for various firm announcements / publications. This remit will include supporting the transparency of our stewardship efforts on behalf of our fans, owners, and external stakeholders, as well as managing communications associated with our league-leading teams. About Corporate Communications Reporting directly to the Chief Strategic and Corporate Communications Officer, the Vice President is a member of the Strategic and Corporate Communications Leadership team. An important responsibility of MSE's Strategic and Corporate Communications team is to advance, elevate, protect and celebrate the largest integrated sports and entertainment company in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. As such, this role is responsible for driving compelling corporate communications and stakeholder engagement strategies that will enhance MSE's culture, drive growth, strengthen MSE's reputation, and build our brand with external audiences and investors. Responsibilities :

• Partner closely with senior executives, business leaders, marketing, government affairs, and other members of the Corporate Communications team to develop proactive, multi-channel communications rollouts that leverage storytelling.
• Plan and drive innovative media engagement programs that build greater understanding and recognition of our brand, businesses, and social contributions.
• Help create core narratives and accompanying storylines for media interviews, article placements, and additional opportunities on social / other platforms.
• Maintain strong relationships with media and continuously build new relationships (across print / broadcast / online) including with business / financial media, trade, and national media.
• Demonstrate a deep experience developing a full range of press materials including press releases, media statements, key messages, media Q&As, and briefing documents for our spokespeople.
• Develop excellent rapport with colleagues within different businesses, as well as with other functions such as marketing, legal, and compliance.
• Comfortably handle regular media enquiries in a professional, timely, and efficient manner.
• Support internal communications as needed, including with select executive communications.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 10-15 years' experience in corporate communications within publicly traded companies, retail or media / entertainment industry, and / or agency.
• Demonstrated understanding of the financial and corporate communications and capital markets.
• Experience engaging with senior executives; navigating complex, global organizations; and fostering collaborative decision-making among senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional media relations capabilities and the ability to translate complex topics to simple, compelling narratives and serve as a spokesperson.
• Track record of developing strategic, impactful communications plans across earned, owned, and paid that align with business priorities.
• Ability to multitask and operate with flexibility in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven ability in working across different regions and times zones to drive global communications strategies and activations.
• Strong project and team management skills and attention to detail.

Pay Range : $225 - 275k USD. Benefit Eligibility : This role is eligible to participate in health and welfare benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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