Director, Baseball Communications — Strategy & Media Relations

Athletics - Baseball Operations; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Athletics – Baseball Operations seeks a strategic communications leader to direct the Club’s baseball communications efforts in Las Vegas, NV. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, this role partners with Baseball Operations, players, and leadership to elevate the Athletics brand through proactive storytelling.

The Director, Baseball Communications will oversee media relations, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with Marketing, Content, Broadcasting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.
• 7+ years of communications or media relations experience, preferably in MLB or professional sports.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AP style writing and editing, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Major League Baseball, Baseball Operations, and the professional sports media landscape.
• Experience serving as a strategic communications advisor to senior executives and organizational leadership.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with media, players, coaches and front office personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the baseball season.

Responsibilities

• Lead all baseball communications and media relations efforts for the Athletics.
• Serve as the primary communications contact for Baseball Operations, players, coaches and leadership.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans supporting priorities and announcements.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, national and international media.
• Filter and facilitate internal and external player/coach requests.
• Identify and pitch storylines involving players, coaches and baseball operations.
• Prepare executives, coaches and players for media interviews and press conferences.
• Lead daily baseball media operations including credentialing and gameday logistics.
• Oversee game notes, media guides, bios, press releases, roster announcements.

Skills

AP style writing

Media relations

Executive communications

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field

Job description

The Athletics – Baseball Operations seeks a strategic communications leader to direct the Club’s baseball communications efforts in Las Vegas, NV. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, this role partners with Baseball Operations, players, and leadership to elevate the Athletics brand through proactive storytelling.

The Director, Baseball Communications will oversee media relations, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with Marketing, Content, Broadcasting and