The Media Relations Manager plays a key role in shaping the public narrative of the Houston Rockets, managing media coverage, crafting strategic communications, and supporting team and organizational initiatives across all platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Generate story ideas and provide information to media with intent to create, support or enhance stories.
• Assist with all undertakings of the Media Relations Department, including coordination of interviews and serving as the team’s primary media contact on assigned road trips.
• Work with the Marketing and Corporate Departments to help integrate promotional opportunities into team or corporate partner events, which includes writing Marketing and Corporate press releases.
• Help monitor and facilitate media access periods at games and practices, cultivating strong relationships with the local and national media.
• Work with Community Relations to help promote events/initiatives, including writing CR press releases and advisories.