NEW Boston Athletic Association – Communications Manager

Road Race Management, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and dental insurance plans

401(k) matching

Paid vacation based on years of service

Professional development funding

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Boston is seeking a Communications Manager to oversee content and media relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications and digital marketing, with 3+ years of experience. This role offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Experience in the Sports and Entertainment industry is a plus.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Manage content and media relations for communications.
• Develop communications plans and partner with stakeholders.
• Support and manage the B.A.A.’s social content calendar.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Digital marketing knowledge

Strong project management

Collaborative work ability

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Social media tools

Email marketing tools

CMS platforms

Job description

NEW Boston Athletic Association – Communications Manager

ABOUT BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. is committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle. The B.A.A. advances its mission and vision by organizing mass-participatory running events such as the Boston Marathon, creating or supporting community fitness events, and sponsoring a running club that serves the greater Boston area.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Communications Manager reports to the Director of Race Communications and Media, playing an important role in delivering communications from the B.A.A. to its participants, spectators and the public. The Communications Manager will manage content, media relations, and provide support to cross-functional initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communications

• Maintain a consistent voice throughout the organization’s media and communications platforms. Ensure written communications are clear and correct in regard to grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
• Work collaboratively across the Communications Team to develop communications plans, guidelines, and initiatives. Partner with internal stakeholders on content plans, scheduling, production and execution.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate, to build compelling stories to promote the B.A.A., its initiatives and events.
• Support the design, planning, and execution for email communications, including participant newsletters.
• Support all race day communications including, but not limited to, videography, photography, media relations, and credentialing.

• Media Relations

• Assist in the execution and management of printed/digital materials, press releases, and electronic communications (e.g., newsletters) for participants and other stakeholders.
• Develop a deep understanding of the B.A.A.’s media credential system and media operations elements around race events. Help manage and execute related tasks effectively.
• Support press conferences, professional athlete engagement, and other event activities.

• Social Media

• Support and manage the B.A.A.’s social content calendar for all channels including Team B.A.A., Boston Marathon, and B.A.A. – in partnership with the Brand team.
• Develop and utilize social/digital analytics reports to guide social media calendar creation and strategy, as needed.
• Execute sponsor-obligated campaigns and reports for Marketing surrounding B.A.A. events.
• Alongside the Brand and Experience teams, develop campaigns to promote and support B.A.A. events, running club, High Performance Team, and community engagement.
• Provide insights, analysis, and strategic guidance on trends/what works/doesn’t work/how to pivot as necessary.
• With Brand team, help support the development of digital media assets including graphics, videos, and sourcing photos.

• Website Management & Digital Media

• Help manage the B.A.A. website. Ensure updates are completed in a routine manner for accuracy, relevance, and an optimized user experience.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert and lead for work groups to coordinate updates or new idea implementation for the website.
• Help maintain the organization’s digital media library including photography, logos and all other relevant materials.
• Assist the Brand and Communications teams in developing and maintaining a database of video b-roll and photo archives.
• Fulfill both internal and external needs and requests, including sourcing digital media.
• In coordination with Brand, Marketing, and Communications teams, develop digital media assets including messaging, graphics, videos, and photos for social media, website, mobile apps, and other mediums as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field – or equivalent work experience and/or credentials.
• 3+ years of experience in communications, public relations, media, or marketing; a plus if in the Sports and Entertainment industry.
• Excellent writing and editing skills (e.g., grammar, tone, clarity, AP style knowledge).
• Digital marketing knowledge (e.g., social media, email campaigns, SEO, analytics).
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to lead successful communication initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues, consultants, vendors, and others.
• Proficient in tools like Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms, social media and email marketing tools.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings.

WORK EXPECTATIONS AT B.A.A

We are a hands-on team and seek employees who are passionate about our work and service to our community. The Communications Manager is a 40 hours/week, exempt position. The role will require working some weekends and evenings. There will be longer work hours surrounding events. Limited local travel required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range is competitive and commensurate with lived and professional experience. The B.A.A. will promote your professional growth and development by providing access to:

• ● Competitive health and dental insurance plans
• ● Life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans funded 100% by the B.A.A.
• ● 401(k) matching dollar-for-dollar up to 6% after 6 months of service, elective deferrals may begin upon hire
• ● An annual allotment of professional development funding (up to $2,000 per calendar year)
• ● Paid vacation based on years of service
• ● Comp. Time available for eligible work
• ● 11 paid holidays, 9 scheduled and 2 floating

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to this position, please prepare a resume and cover letter to the attention of the B.A.A. Human Resources team and submit your materials to Opportunities [e-mail].

The B.A.A. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.