Senior Director, Public Affairs Job at Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

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  • Confidential
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Senior Director, Public Affairs

About the Company

Global operator of professional sports leagues

Industry
Sports

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2020

Employees
51-200

Funding
$11-$25 million

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Director, Public Affairs to be a key representative across six local markets in the lead-up to the launch of its new city-based teams. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining strategic relationships that directly impact business development, including sponsor relationships, ticket sales partnerships, marketing collaborations, civic engagement, government relations, and community connections. The successful candidate will be responsible for multi-market relationship development, cross-functional connection, public representation, and strategic business development support. They must have a deep understanding of the sports industry, exceptional public speaking skills, and the ability to assess and prioritize high-value opportunities. The role requires a seasoned sports executive with a passion for women's sports and a proven track record in driving business results through relationship management. Applicants for the Senior Director, Public Affairs position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in sports business development, external relations, or market development roles. The ideal candidate will have a strong network within the sports industry, experience managing responsibilities across multiple geographic markets, and a strategic mindset with hands-on execution capabilities. Key success factors include the ability to maintain a meaningful presence across the six markets, skill in assessing opportunity value, and the capacity to connect local opportunities with organizational capabilities. The role demands a self-directed individual with a willingness to travel extensively and a legal authorization to work in the United States. Preferred qualifications include experience in launching or growing teams in multiple markets, a background in minor league sports, and fluency in Spanish for diverse market engagement.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Growth Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Business Development
Confidential

Job Tags

Local area,

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