Athlete Communications Specialist

redbull· Marketing
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📍 Istanbul📍 Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey📍 tr📍 İstanbulFull time

About this role

Company Description

The Athlete Communications Specialist is responsible for following and engaging with the athletes and teams to create unique athlete communications opportunities for Red Bull Türkiye.

The role understands the ways of sports industry and athlete performances, attributes, and challenges.  Athlete Communications Specialist ensures a positive impact on the Red Bull brand, maximizes cooperation efficiency (input/output ratio), and challenges the status quo by driving outstanding athlete communications projects where appropriate.

Job Description

Athlete Communications

Follow closely national/local athletes and teams in different playgrounds (voleyball, basketball etc.)

Support Athlete Team in scouting of athletes with a perfect brand fit

Use creativity to develop communications opportunities to engage local & national Red Bull athletes 

Integrate local Red Bull athletes to global brand projects and integrate international Red Bull athletes' local projects 

Networking 

Build a strong sport‑performance network among athletes, trainers, clubs, and federations to enable nationwide scouting for potential future cooperations

Collecting relevant marketing and communication information from the industry

Act as a key point of contact linking the RBMN team and the athlete regarding sports know‑how, athlete mindset, and important potential communication opportunities (competitions, projects, initiatives). 

Developing and contributing unique stories, interesting topics, new formats, and top media content

PR & Communications

Plan, lead and execute PR activations related to Red Bull’s projects, content, and general activities involving athletes (Strong project management, follow-up and reporting required to successfully achieve the targeted communication outcomes)

Coordinate with PR agency to maximize impact and efficiency in athlete communications goals (press events, interviews, message track, kits etc.)

Cultivate and manage relationships with other stakeholders in athlete and sports community

Manage photography and news cut outputs or projects in line with global guidelines  

Manage budget of all related projects

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience PR agency or communications is preferred.

Previous experience in sports industry; sports institution or federation, or sports journalism is a plus.

Strong interest and following of athlete performance and life, with a focus on team sports.

Effective communication skills; well‑organized and self-starter; a team player with an entrepreneurial “can‑do” attitude and a creative mindset.

Techy savvy & solid computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Very close relationship with global teams; advanced English in speaking and writing required.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Athlete Communications Specialist position at redbull?
The salary for this Athlete Communications Specialist role at redbull is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Athlete Communications Specialist position at redbull located?
This Athlete Communications Specialist role at redbull is based in Istanbul, Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey, tr, İstanbul. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Athlete Communications Specialist role at redbull full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Athlete Communications Specialist role in the Marketing department at redbull.
Which team or department does the Athlete Communications Specialist at redbull belong to?
This Athlete Communications Specialist position is part of the Marketing department at redbull. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Athlete Communications Specialist position at redbull?
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When was the Athlete Communications Specialist job at redbull posted?
This Athlete Communications Specialist position at redbull was posted on Apr 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Athlete Communications Specialist
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