StubHub

Senior Manager, Consumer & Cultural Communications (Sports)

New York, New York, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$195kDetected 8 days ago

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About the role

Whether someone is looking to attend their first event or their hundredth, we're here to delight them all the way from the moment they start looking for a ticket until they step through the gate.
StubHub's seeking a passionate, culturally fluent, and strategically sharp communicator to join our team as Senior Manager, Consumer & Cultural Communications (Sports).
Reporting to the Head of Consumer, Product & Tech Communications, this role sits at the intersection of sports fandom, cultural authority, and earned media credibility.

Develop and execute a comprehensive sports communications strategy that builds StubHub's authority as the definitive platform for live sports experiences, driving earned media across tentpole moments including league kickoffs, women's sports growth, and global tournaments.
Own and grow sports media relations, building and managing relationships with sports, business, and culture reporters across print, digital, and broadcast outlets; serve as a trusted internal source on fan demand, loyalty trends, and cultural moments in sports.
Lead consumer-facing sports storytelling, crafting insight-led narratives that speak to the emotional stakes of live sports attendance and StubHub's role in making those moments possible.
Partner closely with Corporate, Policy, and Government Relations Communications teams to ensure alignment and message consistency on sensitive or high-stakes sports moments, including legislative or regulatory matters involving ticketing.
You will own StubHub's sports communications narrative - translating the emotional, tribal, and identity-driven nature of sports fandom into compelling media stories that reinforce StubHub's position as the platform that truly understands fans and why they show up.
Accelerated Growth Environment: An environment designed for swift skill and knowledge enhancement, where you have the autonomy to lead experiments and tests on a massive scale.

Minimum of 7+ years of experience in sports communications, consumer communications, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead workstreams.
Deep knowledge of the sports media landscape, including digital, social, and emerging platforms.

Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
advanced degree a plus.

Top Tier Compensation Package: Competitive base, equity, and upside that tracks with your impact.
Flexible Time Off: Enjoy unlimited Flex Time Off, giving you the flexibility to manage your schedule and take time to recharge as needed.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, featuring 401k, and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options.
Base annual salary is one component of StubHub's total compensation and competitive benefits package, which includes equity, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive health benefits.

StubHub is the world's leading marketplace to buy and sell tickets to any live event, anywhere.
Through StubHub in North America and viagogo, our international platform, we service customers in 195 countries in 33 languages and 49 available currencies.
Come join our team for a front-row seat to the action.
With more than 300 million tickets available annually on our platform to events around the world -- from sports to music, comedy to dance, festivals to theater -- StubHub offers the safest, most convenient way to buy or sell tickets to the most memorable live experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity on our team.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
StubHub is on a mission to redefine the live event experience on a global scale.

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