Job Description

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ABOUT US:

Sportradar is seeking a B2B German and English-speaking communications expert to manage the delivery of media, betting and sports industry communications in the DACH region for the EMEA team across several priority business areas.

THE CHALLENGE:

Working from our office in London, the ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving global organization while communicating complex products and services in a commercially competitive landscape.

This is a multi-faceted role requiring an understanding of betting, technology, business and sports business and media in the DACH region and wider EMEA, stakeholder management, and partner coordination, while operating in a hands-on role in order to achieve executional excellence. The role reports into the Senior Director of Communications for UK/EMEA.  

ABOUT YOU:

• Excellent verbal and written/ journalistic skills, with the ability to produce high-quality materials including messaging, press releases, articles, briefing documents, media pitches etc. with great accuracy.
• Fluent German and English – written and spoken.
• Knowledge of betting, tech, business and sports business and media, particularly in Germany
• B2B or tech PR experience working in a highly commercial environment, demonstrating the ability to discover stories and angles in-house and communicate benefits of business products and services externally.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex data-led information, translating it into more simple communications messaging, with proof points, for businesses.
• Demonstrable line management experience, spanning team members new to communications as well as more experienced colleagues.
• Strong 360-degree media relations skills, including digital, in both pro-active and issues-led situations.
• Senior stakeholder management experience plus the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Exceptionally well-organised, diplomatic, and solutions oriented.
• Strong worth ethic – is accountable, works smart and pushes self and others for results.
• Ability to trouble-shoot issues before they become problematic and quickly adapt to changing requirements.
• Attention to detail is a must for this role. 

DESIRABLE SKILLS, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Working knowledge of sports industry and federations.

Please note, this is not a sports consumer PR role. The role is based in our Vienna office 

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US). 
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership, develop yourself and build your career within an inspiring and fast-growing company and digital sports environment.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• Hybrid work model.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Two technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and Hiring Manager to dive into your solution and your expertise, as also discuss team fit.
• Final Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

We keep it simple and aim to wrap up the process within 3 weeks.