Senior Manager, Communications

The team at UEG is a dynamic group, bringing together best-in-class expertise across entertainment, sports and lifestyle, paired with a strong understanding of brand building and effective marketing communications. This is a work hard, play hard environment where a true passion for culture are married with the desire to create business changing work for our clients.

• Demonstrates a deep knowledge of integrated Communications Marketing principles and strategies
• Demonstrates understanding of key client information including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers and competitors
• Demonstrates understanding of and implements public engagement and social media programs
• Manages media relations by identifying and working with target media and demonstrating a network of traditional and online media contacts and influencers
• Writes press materials and internal communications
• Edits and proofreads written materials for quality and adherence to appropriate writing style
• Develops client interaction skills
• Implements traditional and online research techniques
• Demonstrates understanding of how to use and apply basic social media tools to client objectives, including blogs, Twitter, RSS feeds, microblogging, social networks, etc.
• Participates and assists in program brainstorming, development and planning
• Manages projects using organizational skills, working with colleagues, vendors and support agencies and keeping project leaders apprised of status
• Provides account administration including meeting deadlines, troubleshooting problems, attending client meetings and conference calls and reporting activity and coverage
• Coordinates Communications Marketing tactics by managing workflow, logistics and interaction with media and influencers
• Demonstrates understanding of project budget parameters, pricing structures and over-service
• Records and submits time, expenses and POs to the right project codes on a timely basis
• Follows all UEG financial policies and procedures
• Participates in the new business process, including lead identification, research, audits, preparation of proposals and support for new business pitches
• Manages and delegates to assistant account executives and interns, including setting clear expectations and deadlines, providing needed resources, monitoring progress and providing feedback
• Contributes to performance appraisal process for peers, managers and junior staff
• Learns about UEG’s various capabilities and contributes ideas about how to improve, develop and implement new capabilities
• Stays up to date with emerging technologies and trends and demonstrates understanding of how they integrate into communications programs
• Serves as a mentor and resource for junior level staff members

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United Entertainment Group (UEG) is a global entertainment, sports and lifestyle agency. It creates breakthrough, award-winning marketing and communications campaigns by partnering with the people, properties and platforms that shape pop culture. UEG has worked with hundreds of FORTUNE 500 companies, A-list celebrities, professional athletes and media properties, and serves brands seeking to engage consumers through talent, film, TV, music and sports platforms. These include ASICS, AT&T, Bose, Bridgestone, eBay, Evian, Frito Lay, JCPenney, Kellogg’s, Shell, Speedo, Starbucks, TD Ameritrade, Yum! Brands (KFC and Pizza Hut) and many others. Formed in 2007, UEG is a joint venture with Founder/President/CEO Jarrod Moses, Edelman parent company DJE Holdings and Hollywood powerhouse United Talent Agency. For more information, visit uegworldwide.com, UEG’s official Facebook page or @UnitedEntGroup on Twitter.