Head of Marketing (Phoenix)

Head of Marketing & Communications

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Marketing & Communications to lead marketing strategy, brand development, public relations, and audience engagement for a portfolio of high-profile sporting events and major initiatives.

This leadership opportunity offers the chance to help position Arizona as a premier destination for sports and entertainment while driving meaningful economic impact, community engagement, and brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing, communications, and branding strategies across major events and organizational initiatives.
• Lead public relations, media relations, digital marketing, social media, content creation, and audience engagement efforts.
• Oversee event marketing campaigns, promotional strategies, creative development, and branded materials.
• Manage relationships with agencies, vendors, media partners, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sponsorship and partnership teams to support activations, community initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish marketing KPIs, analyze campaign performance, and report results to executive leadership.
• Lead marketing resources, manage budgets, and identify opportunities to expand brand awareness and organizational growth.
• Oversee crisis communications and maintain consistent messaging across all platforms.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, branding, or related fields.
• Proven success developing and executing integrated marketing strategies.
• Experience in sports marketing, major events, tourism, entertainment, or destination marketing strongly preferred.
• Strong background in brand strategy, digital marketing, media relations, content development, and audience engagement.
• Experience managing budgets, agencies, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with Arizona's sports, business, tourism, and media landscape preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities.

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite in downtown Phoenix.
• Regular attendance at events, meetings, and community engagements throughout Arizona.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required during major events.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance stipend
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Wellness and cell phone stipends
• Professional development opportunities
• Community engagement opportunities