Position Description

Media & Communications Manager – Thunder

Updated: August 2019 Media & Communications Manager – 2 Position Description

Media & Communications Manager – Sydney Thunder Position Details Department: Positions Reporting to this Position: Sydney Thunder Nil Reports to: Location: General Manager – Sydney Thunder , Sydney

Primary Purpose of the Position The Sydney Thunder Media & Communications Manager is responsible for delivering the club’s communications strategy for the upcoming WBBL and BBL season. This role will proactively seek out and execute PR strategies to promote the clubs’ extensive community work and commercial portfolios while also managing media requests for some of Australia’s most high profile athletes. The Media & Communications Manager will play an integral role in fulfilling the club’s commitments to the KFC Big Bash League and Rebel Women’s Big Bash League broadcasters ensuring that the players and support staff are the most accessible in the league.

Organisation Environment NSW is the peak state sporting organisation responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of cricket throughout . The purpose of CNSW is to inspire everyone to love cricket. To achieve this purpose, Cricket NSW has three key focus areas 1. Fans – No. 1 for fans 2. Participants and volunteers – No. 1 for participation 3. Elite players and teams – No. 1 in all formats

Team Environment Our purpose is to be a loved club that inspires and unites our Thunder Nation. We represent a young, confident and rising Sydney community as well as the western and southern regions of NSW/ACT. We are focused on making a significant and tangible contribution to our community, value inclusiveness and epitomise substance over style.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership and show passion for maximizing effective communications and PR to media and broadcasters. • Work with internal stakeholders including players and support staff from both the club’s WBBL and BBL sides to drive awareness of Sydney Thunder, its games, products and community initiatives. • Travel with the team for all televised fixtures to service both broadcast and media. • Work alongside the Club’s digital staff to produce content for the club’s website and social media channels. • Driving exposure to the Club’s community impact programs while also identifying PR and commercial opportunities.

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Behaviours

Australian Cricket Key Behaviour Indicators – How We Play

BE REAL WE’RE REAL ABOUT CRICKET’S FUTURE Show respect, talk straight. Never be afraid to challenge or be challenged.

SMASH THE BOUNDARIES GO FOR IT…CHANGE THE WORLD Innovate. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. Challenge the status quo without fear of failure.

MAKE EVERY BALL COUNT BE RELENTLESS… PLAY TO WIN Do what you say. Deliver. Make Decisions.

STRONGER TOGETHER GO FURTHER... COLLABORATE. Embrace diversity. Listen. Customer’s voice 1st. Do what’s best for cricket.

Key Challenges

• Managing relationships with Sydney Thunder players and support staff to ensure that the club is accessible and proactive with media and broadcasters • The quick pace of the Rebel Women’s Big Bash League and KFC Big Bash League • Developing relationships with multiple broadcasters in order to fulfil league requirements • Identifying opportunities for a wide range of Sydney Thunder’s community and commercial opportunities will also managing the media commitments for some of Australia’s most high-profile athletes • Managing considerable travel commitments thought a busy season

Knowledge, Skills and Experience o 3-4 years of media management experience o Experience in working with broadcasters in a quick and high pressured environment o Strong contacts in both sport, digital and editorial media o Experience of working with high profile elite athletes o Strong written, social and digital skills

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Key Working Relationships Internal • Sydney Thunder’s BBL and WBBL Head Coaches and support staff • Sydney Thunder’s BBL and WBBL playing squads • Sydney Thunder Acting General Manager • Sydney Thunder and Cricket NSW Communications and Digital staff.

External • Communications department • Cricket Australia Broadcast department • Big Bash League HQ • Sydney and national journalists • and Seven broadcasters

Child Protection It is your duty to comply with NSW Child Safety Standards which are designed to protect the welfare of children involved in the sport of cricket. As part of your duty, you must recognise that children need special care and attention that you will provide as you will be committed to protecting and prioritising the safety of children.

Governance It is your duty to comply with Cricket NSW policies and procedures which set out governance standards and manage risks for our organisation. You are responsible for being aware of and complying with the policies and procedures.

Duties under Work Health and Safety Requirements We are committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all of those that work with us. Your duties are to: o Comply with all Cricket NSW policies, procedures and relevant legislation o Comply with all reasonable instructions from managers in relation to health and safety o Take reasonable care of your own health and safety o Ensure your actions or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons o Report any hazards, near misses and incidents to your manager and complete the required formal report mechanism o Complete relevant health and safety training.

Acknowledgement The list of key responsibilities and key results areas herein are not intended to be all inclusive and may include additional responsibilities as required and assigned.