Rahsaan A. Gethers
Tigard
Summary
Professional leader with executive experience in strategic messaging. Proven ability to implement organizational communication initiatives. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to create and executive a unified voice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Basketball Communications
Portland Trail Blazers
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Develop and oversee implementation of integrated and proactive strategic communications plans related to basketball communications.
- Oversee media relations department along with heading communication efforts, serving as a liaison between players, coaching staff, players and the media.
- Oversaw multi-departmental collaboration to align organizational goals and improve overall productivity.
- Directed stakeholder engagement efforts, strengthening relationships with key partners to expand community outreach programs.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Pitch stories to beat writers during the season for individual players with stories occurring on and off the court.
- Travel and assist in fulfilling media obligations for both players and coaches for road games.
Director of Media Relations
Sacramento Kings
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Establish comprehensive high-level strategy and messaging for basketball operations.
- Oversee media relations department along with heading communication efforts, serving as a liaison between players, coaching staff, players and the media.
- Assists in creating briefing documents for basketball operations staff preparation for press conferences.
- Serves as primary communication spokesperson on basketball-related matters to media.
- Work cross-functionally to develop and implement of integrated and proactive strategic communications plans for all Kings basketball-related events, initiatives and activities.
- Meet with front office, coaching staff, medical staff and players to provide strategy and talking points prior to media availabilities or an interview.
Manager of Media Relations
Sacramento Kings
01.2016 - 01.2021
Media Relations Coordinator
Sacramento Kings
01.2014 - 01.2016
Media Relations Intern
Sacramento Kings
01.2013 - 01.2014
Media Relations Intern
Denver Nuggets
01.2012 - 01.2013
Media Relations Game Night Staff
Denver Nuggets
01.2010 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01-2008
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Risk management
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Vice President of Basketball Communications
Portland Trail Blazers
01.2022 - 01.2026
Director of Media Relations
Sacramento Kings
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manager of Media Relations
Sacramento Kings
01.2016 - 01.2021
Media Relations Coordinator
Sacramento Kings
01.2014 - 01.2016
Media Relations Intern
Sacramento Kings
01.2013 - 01.2014
Media Relations Intern
Denver Nuggets
01.2012 - 01.2013
Media Relations Game Night Staff
Denver Nuggets
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Arizona