At GOAT Group, the Communications team is responsible for the company’s corporate and brand narratives among key stakeholders including employees, investors, business partners, media and community members.
The team is passionate about the companys vision, relentlessly focused on bringing our mission to life.
As a member of our team, you will join others who are passionate, collaborative and dedicated to delivering meaningful connections and enlivening the conversation around our brands.
We’re hiring a Communications Manager to lead our editorial and newsroom efforts for the company.
Reporting to the VP, Communications, we’re looking for a creative storyteller with outstanding writing skills and attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, editing and managing the distribution of a wide range of communications.
We are seeking a fast, creative and accurate writer; and an organized and thoughtful editor.
Responsibilities include writing and editing press releases, internal communications and news content for our own newsroom.
Experience working with senior executives is a plus.
We’re looking for someone who can think big
– ensuring we have a long lead of creative editorial ideas and a robust communications calendar; and also being able to get down in the weeds with incredible attention to detail when it comes to editorial copy.
You should have examples of your work that demonstrate your ability to communicate key ideas in a clear, creative and compelling way.
You excel at working with peers and executives, consistently delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will:
- Write, review and edit a range of materials including press releases, briefing notes, blog posts, speeches, and other creative materials across the team
- Lead the GOAT Group newsroom, ensuring there is a steady drumbeat of content and announcements throughout the year
- Assist with the development and maintenance of our company narrative and storytelling across various platforms
- Contribute to and manage the GOAT Group editorial calendar
- Assist with the development and editing of targeted communications campaigns to generate coverage for GOAT in top tier outlets covering business, tech and fashion
- Work with the People team to prepare and roll out internal comms, to ensure employees are kept up to date of our corporate and financial milestones and announcements
We are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in communications or related field
- Exceptional writing, editing and visual storytelling skills
- Track record of effectively translating technical concepts into accessible narratives
- Expertise in driving editorial execution across multiple channels and audiences
- Excellent editorial judgment and a keen sense of what is timely and culturally relevant
- Ability to juggle multiple deliverables and deadlines
- A foundational understanding of digital marketing, including social media and SEO
- Interest in continuous improvement and decision-making using analytics and measurement
- Writing test and samples required
GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future.
Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become the leading and most trusted sneaker marketplace in the world.
Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 30 million members across 170 countries.
The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc.
as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.
We encourage you to apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement.
We look for people who are passionate about what we do, not just those who check off all the boxes.
GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable.