Senior Manager, Player Communications and Relations

New York City, NY (On-site)

$105K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

You will own end-to-end media engagement for current and former MLB players, coordinating appearances, media prep, and partnerships while upholding brand guidelines and player comfort.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media & Communications Management
  • Streamline and manage the end-to-end process for current and former player media appearances, ensuring alignments with MLB's brand guidelines and player comfort
  • Brief and prepare players for high-profile interviews, press conferences, and promotional tours, providing talking points and media training when necessary
  • Work hand-in-hand across our Player Engagement & Communications teams to proactively pitch and secure compelling media placements (print, broadcast, digital, and social) that highlight player narratives, community impact, and diverse backgrounds
  • Serve as boots on the ground at player activations, ensuring the player experience is top notch while obligations are being met within agreed-upon parameters, managing stakeholder & talent needs
  • Player Relations & Engagement
  • Build and maintain high-trust, authentic relationships with active players, alumni, and their representatives (agents, business managers, etc.)
  • Develop and execute initiatives to keep former players actively involved in league events, community outreach, and international growth initiatives, both across our Commissioner’s Ambassador Program and larger alumni network
  • Serve as an advocate and ear for the player community, communicating their insights, concerns, and ideas back to the Commissioner’s office
  • Coordinate player participation in jewel events, including the All-Star Game, Postseason, World Series, and international series

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of professional experience in public relations, talent management, player relations, or sports communications. Experience working directly with professional athletes or high-profile public figures is strictly required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or a related field
  • Deep, comprehensive knowledge of Major League Baseball—its history, current storylines, cultural impact, and the unique challenges faced by modern athletes
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at building trust, maintaining strict confidentiality, and navigating complex personal dynamics
  • Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, to align with the MLB season schedule

Preferred

  • media training experience is a strong plus
  • Professional proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Company 401K Contribution
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
  • Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
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Senior Manager, Player Communications and Relations

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