Serve as a Sr Coordinator in Major League Baseball’s Corporate Communications division, reporting to the Director of Business & Technology Communications. The position will be a high-quality workplace experience in a fast-paced environment that focuses on collaboration, creativity, development and results. The role requires effective and timely execution of communications and media relations strategies in service to a variety of MLB departments. Internal teams that this position supports include, but are not limited to: Business Development, Digital Consumer Products, E-Commerce, Gaming & VR, Global Consumer Products, International Business, Sponsorship and Technology Infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create and execute public and media relations strategies to support initiatives and partnerships in the following industries:
  • E-Commerce and Retail
  • Sponsorship
  • Mobile Gaming
  • Digital Experiences and products
  • Emerging Technology
• Work cross-functionally with numerous internal departments on a regular basis to recognize PR opportunities and develop long-term solutions for their respective teams
• Draft communication materials and message points around relevant technology and business initiatives and trends.
• Generate compelling content to complement announcements and various PR opportunities. 
• Showcase MLB’s business and technology accomplishments and leadership position through executive interviews, conference and panel participation, award submissions and more.
• Regularly engage with members of the press across business, technology and consumer verticals
• Support PR efforts around special league events and additional business departments as needed
• Collaborate constantly with communications department colleagues to amplify and manage MLB publicity globally
• Contribute to the MLB Communications Twitter account (@MLB_PR) by developing standard practices, instituting a system for content creation, and being a liaison for the MLB Communications staff in creating content around news and announcements.
• Liase with Quality Control to identify potential PR challenges and issues early.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• PR/Communications Professional with at least 2-4 years experience in a corporate PR setting or public relations agency.
• Strong relationships with members of the press across all media verticals.
• Understanding dynamics of the changing media landscape.
• Previous public relations experience in technological industries is a plus.
• Interest in emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Web 3.0 is necessary.
• Must contain strong writing acumen and computer aptitude.
• Strong knowledge of social media, content creation, and graphic design skills are a plus
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter who has an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail a must.
• Some work travel is required.

Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (MLB) considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees. MLB offers employees a full range of best in class benefits with no employee contributions towards medical, dental, and vision coverage premiums, as well as incentive and recognition programs, life insurance and automatic employer 401k contributions. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.