This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Senior Manager, Entertainment & Sports Relations plays a key role in building and managing high-impact relationships within the sports and entertainment industries to support the Make-A-Wish mission. This individual will manage cross-functional efforts to fulfill wishes, including complex, high-profile wishes involving athletes, celebrities, and influencers. Operating in a remote-first environment, the ideal candidate is a confident relationship-builder, experienced people leader, proactive communicator, and project manager with the professionalism to work closely with high-profile individuals and organizations. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field preferred. - Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the sports or entertainment industry or equivalent experience, including project and complex high-impact event management and talent/brand relations. - Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience. - Experience in nonprofit or cause-related organizations is a strong plus. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce experience highly preferred. - Experience working in a distributed or remote-first team environment is a plus. Requirements - Proven ability to manage high-profile relationships with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality. - Strong project management skills with experience coordinating event logistics, communications, and onsite execution with high-profile stakeholders and celebrities. - Ability to lead through influence and collaboration across cross-functional, remote teams. - Adept at balancing competing priorities and adapting quickly to change in a fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with industry-standard practices for working with celebrities, professional athletes, media teams, and talent representatives. - High emotional intelligence, empathy, and a mission-driven mindset. - Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Key Responsibilities - Cultivates, manages, and grows long-term relationships with key contacts in the entertainment and sports industries to create meaningful wish fulfillment opportunities. - Provides mentorship, direction, and performance management to direct reports; align team goals with national strategy and departmental priorities. - Acts as a liaison between celebrity representatives, media partners, sports franchises, agents, and Make-A-Wish chapters and global affiliates to coordinate and facilitate wishes. - Plans and executes highly curated, high-touch experiences involving public figures, ensuring alignment with brand values and organizational protocols. - Collaborates with internal Make-A-Wish America and chapter/affiliate teams and external stakeholders to deliver consistent, exceptional experiences for wish families and partners. - Secures in-kind and cash support from celebrity partners including tickets, souvenirs, merchandise, experiences, etc. in support of ESR team revenue goal of 1M+ annually. - Maintains and supports decision making and solutioning in the Salesforce database, used for tracking wishes, celebrity account information, and communication workflows. - Collaborates with Director to create and disseminate updated resources, toolkits, and best practices for chapters engaging with celebrities or coordinating wish experiences. - Represents Make-A-Wish at high-visibility events and wish experiences (virtually or in person) as needed to ensure seamless execution and high-standard relationship management. - Works with internal and external teams to gather stories and visuals from wish experiences for potential media and promotional use, obtaining all necessary approvals and releases. - Collaborates with Make-A-Wish PR team and senior leadership to manage crisis communications involving celebrities or celebrity-related wishes, ensuring compassionate, timely, and mission-aligned messaging that protects the integrity and reputation of the organization. - Acts as a subject matter expert for designated industry and relationships, and stewarding those gift relationships in partnership with the revenue team. - Secures local volunteers and celebrity wish hosts to support events and/or wish fulfillments where personal attendance is not feasible. - Maintains celebrity and talent contact profiles within the database. - Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned. Benefits - Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness - Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential - Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options - Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America - Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance - Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service - Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires - Up to 15 PTO days - 10 Sick Days - 11 Paid Holidays - 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service - 2 Personal Days accrued annually - Parental Leave - Employee Awards and Recognition Programs - Individual and Leadership Development - Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This is a paid freelance, remote position. ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon are looking for a PR Specialist – Original Content to join our team! Together, these three brands represent some of the most trusted and widely read voices in entertainment, pop culture, and gaming media. We're looking for a dynamic PR professional to amplify our original content and strengthen our presence across the entertainment industry. Responsibilities - Serve as the primary point of contact for talent booking across all original content series for ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon. - Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, talent managers, studio PR teams, and network contacts to secure high-profile guests for original content. - Proactively pitch our original series to talent representatives, positioning ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon as must-do stops for cast, creators, and talent doing press runs. - Plan and coordinate guest bookings well in advance around film/TV release schedules, gaming launches, and awards cycles. - Negotiate and manage talent appearances, coordinating logistics with production and editorial teams to ensure smooth experiences. Original Content PR Strategy - Develop and execute PR strategies specifically designed to grow the reach and prestige of our original YouTube series across all three brands. - Identify and pursue opportunities for original series to be featured, mentioned, or promoted by studios, networks, and talent on their own channels. - Ensure all embargo agreements and studio guidelines are strictly adhered to in collaboration with production teams. Studio & Industry Relationships - Cultivate and maintain relationships with PR contacts across film, TV, and gaming to ensure ongoing access for original content needs. - Ensure access from all relevant studios and projects across entertainment, gaming, and comics for interview and appearance opportunities. - Establish and grow a network of publicist and studio contacts who prioritize our brands for talent availability during press cycles. Brand Monitoring & Distribution - Monitor the online conversation surrounding our brands and original content series, ensuring ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon remain prominent voices in their respective spaces. - Track performance and visibility of original series, flagging opportunities to increase reach through talent, partnerships, or PR pushes. - Coordinate with social and video teams to maximize promotion of original content and guest appearances across X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. - Create and manage a distribution list of industry contacts, influencers, and colleagues to amplify major original content releases and guest features. Qualifications - Previous experience in PR, talent booking, or entertainment communications. - An established network of publicist, studio, and talent management contacts across entertainment, gaming, and/or publishing. - Experience working with or alongside digital publishing or YouTube content production. - Strong, broad knowledge of pop culture spanning film and TV. - Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines simultaneously. - Comfortable working across multiple brands with distinct voices and audiences. - A proactive, relationship-first approach to outreach and talent engagement. How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below: - Your CV - Links to relevant past work. Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role. Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process. Company Description CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle, and travel. Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

This is a paid freelance, remote position. ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon are looking for a PR Specialist – Original Content to join our team! Together, these three brands represent some of the most trusted and widely read voices in entertainment, pop culture, and gaming media. We're looking for a dynamic PR professional to amplify our original content and strengthen our presence across the entertainment industry. Responsibilities - Serve as the primary point of contact for talent booking across all original content series for ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon. - Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, talent managers, studio PR teams and network contacts to secure high-profile guests for original content. - Proactively pitch our original series to talent representatives, positioning ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon as must-do stops for cast, creators, and talent doing press runs. - Plan and coordinate guest bookings well in advance around film/TV release schedules, gaming launches and awards cycles. - Negotiate and manage talent appearances, coordinating logistics with production and editorial teams to ensure smooth experiences. Original Content PR Strategy - Develop and execute PR strategies specifically designed to grow the reach and prestige of our original YouTube series across all three brands. - Identify and pursue opportunities for original series to be featured, mentioned, or promoted by studios, networks, and talent on their own channels. - Ensure all embargo agreements and studio guidelines are strictly adhered to in collaboration with production teams. Studio & Industry Relationships - Cultivate and maintain relationships with PR contacts across film, TV and gaming to ensure ongoing access for original content needs. - Ensure access from all relevant studios and projects across entertainment, gaming, and comics for interview and appearance opportunities. - Establish and grow a network of publicist and studio contacts who prioritize our brands for talent availability during press cycles. Brand Monitoring & Distribution - Monitor the online conversation surrounding our brands and original content series, ensuring ScreenRant, CBR, and Polygon remain prominent voices in their respective spaces. - Track performance and visibility of original series, flagging opportunities to increase reach through talent, partnerships, or PR pushes. - Coordinate with social and video teams to maximize promotion of original content and guest appearances across X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. - Create and manage a distribution list of industry contacts, influencers, and colleagues to amplify major original content releases and guest features. Requirements - Previous experience in PR, talent booking, or entertainment communications - An established network of publicist, studio, and talent management contacts across entertainment, gaming, and/or publishing - Experience working with or alongside digital publishing or YouTube content production - Strong, broad knowledge of pop culture spanning film and TV - Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple bookings and deadlines simultaneously - Comfortable working across multiple brands with distinct voices and audiences - A proactive, relationship-first approach to outreach and talent engagement How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below: - Your CV - Links to relevant past work. Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role. Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process. CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel. Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

• Partner with the Head of Communications & Brand Innovation to execute against overarching narrative, positioning, and brand goals. • Translate strategic direction into cohesive, cross-functional communications campaigns spanning earned media, analyst engagement, influencer strategy, content, and social amplification. • Ensure daily momentum against established objectives while identifying creative ways to elevate impact. • Collaborate closely with Content, Social, Product Marketing, Demand Gen, and GTM teams to deliver integrated storytelling across channels. • Lead development and execution of Socure’s media relations strategy across business, technology, fintech, cybersecurity, and trade press. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with top-tier journalists and editors. • Manage external communications calendar and day to day priorities to ensure editorial priorities are balanced against business goals. • Write and review press releases, media pitches, executive briefing materials, bylines, and thought leadership content. • Proactively identify opportunities to insert Socure into breaking industry news cycles using proprietary data, fraud insights, and trend analysis. • Manage PR agency relationships to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and measurable performance. • Own day-to-day analyst relations strategy and execution, including proactive briefings and relationship management. • Drive strategy and preparation for Gartner Magic Quadrant and other key industry evaluations, this includes developing a POV on our submission and running point on project management across the organization. • Build strong relationships with established analyst firms (Gartner, Forrester, Liminal, etc.) as well as emerging analyst voices and independent influencers shaping the identity and fraud landscape. • Develop compelling positioning narratives and briefing materials that accurately reflect Socure’s innovation and differentiation. • Monitor analyst coverage and sentiment, ensuring strong message pull-through and competitive positioning. • Develop and grow an ecosystem of industry influencers, fintech voices, cybersecurity thought leaders, and emerging digital trust commentators. • Build long-term influencer engagement strategies that extend beyond traditional media. • Create scalable community-building initiatives that position Socure at the center of identity, fraud, and digital trust conversations. • Partner with executives to elevate visibility through tier 1 media, keynote opportunities, podcasts, and industry panels. • Translate complex AI/ML-driven identity models and fraud prevention technologies into accessible, authoritative narratives. • Support executive communications that position Socure leadership as category-defining voices. • Lead execution of crisis communications plans in partnership with Legal and executive leadership. • Maintain readiness playbooks and ensure proactive reputation management. • Define and track KPIs across PR, AR, and influencer initiatives. • Analyze media quality, share of voice, analyst positioning, and campaign impact. • Deliver clear reporting on performance and ROI, optimizing programs accordingly.