Job Description

Who We Are:

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

What You’ll Do:

TKO is seeking full-time executive communications assistant to join our global sports and entertainment company. Ideal candidates will have proven experience balancing a varied workload, confidence in interacting with high-level executives, and the ability to manage a complex calendar. Experience in organizing a high volume of information and tasks is a must.

The executive communications assistant will exercise discretion and independent judgment, as well as the ability to interface and work with the most senior level business leaders and their teams, both internally and externally. The candidate should be able to anticipate problems and proactively identify solutions. The candidate will have the ability to effectively navigate media platforms, as well as expertly handle the shifting needs and demands of the clients, senior business leaders and their teams.

• Directly support and assist the Chief Communications Officer (including phone calls, scheduling, expense reporting, administrative duties, etc.)
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with company executives and other team members, anticipating changes in availability and making alternative plans in advance
• Answer phones with professionalism and ability to screen call information for efficient routing
• Organize team meetings, including preparation of the agenda, organizing follow-up and related tasks
• Create press pitches, related distribution lists, monthly newsletters
• Coordinate press release distribution
• Create and distribute press analysis reports
• Organize travel arrangements including for international travel, inclusive of air, hotel, ground transportation and trip meeting itineraries
• Maintain contact information, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Lead group of fellow communications team assistants, delegating tasks and ensuring collaboration

You Have These:

• Proven ability to remain trustworthy and discrete and operate with integrity.
• Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of professional experience
• Interest in the business of sports and entertainment is a must
• Global mindset, experience operating across multiple time zones and remaining mindful of cultural sensitivities.
• Highly organized and strong prioritization skills.
• Ability to provide clear and concise oral and written communication tailored to various audiences.
• Positive attitude, highly motivated, and able to easily build relationships across multiple functions and business units.

TKO unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

TKO is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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