About the Role

This is a 10-month fixed term contract for a Communications Manager – Sport, working closely with Fox Sports and Kayo Sports, Australia's leading and most creative sports streaming service. The role involves partnering with sports teams, athletes, and partners to elevate brand visibility and reputation across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will craft and execute strategic communication plans, create engaging content, manage high-profile events, and secure valuable media coverage. Success is measured by driving share of voice in media, connecting with new audiences, and showcasing the breadth of sport offered.

Key Responsibilities

- Leverage relationships with partners, stakeholders, and media network to secure coverage and drive viewership for sports on Fox Sports and Kayo, with a focus on AFL and Cricket
- Partner with agents and managers of both established and emerging talent to promote Fox Sports’ world-class talent and ambassadors through proactive and reactive media opportunities across various platforms
- Push creative boundaries to craft and leverage compelling stories across channels, reaching broader audiences and fuelling new opportunities for growth
- Create and execute impactful PR campaigns that support the overall publicity strategy, staying inspired by trends in the sports world and seeking fresh ways to engage audiences

Required Experience & Qualifications

- 5 years+ sports communications, PR, or media relations, with a strong background in managing high-profile campaigns or working with major sports teams/organisations
- Proven ability to manage crisis situations with calmness,



professionalism, and a strategic approach
- Understands how to navigate the world of publicity from talent to schedules to interviews to big season launches – you have done it all but are always pushing boundaries and learning from one to the next
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities, especially during sports seasons or events
- Storytelling and editorial expertise – consumes and engages with the media and culture on a daily basis, loves to talk about it, write about it and share it with others
- A natural inquisitiveness, always seeking new insights and innovative ways to drive the business forward
- Deep understanding and experience within the sports media landscape and a passion for crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, from traditional sports fans to those exploring new forms of content

Preferred Skills

- AFL and Cricket experience highly desirable

Workplace

- Hybrid working (Fox Flex) – time spent at home and on campus

Benefits & Perks

- Free & discounted products including Foxtel, Foxtel Broadband, Kayo Sports and BINGE
- Special days away from work for Birthday, Cultural & Volunteer Leave
- VIP Experiences: Free tickets to sporting events, red carpet premieres, advance screenings, and behind-the-scenes tours
- Access to our holistic Fox Fit wellbeing program
- Company-wide meeting-free lunch hours and Friday afternoons

About the Company

Foxtel Group is a media company with brands including Foxtel, Kayo Sports, BINGE, Fox Sports and Foxtel Media.

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📌 Communications Manager - Sport (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne