Senior Manager, Alumni and Player Relations

Global Sports Jobs Limited

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Company 401K contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Access to free tickets to baseball and

MLB.TV

Discounts at MLB Store and MLBShop.com

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Onsite/online training and development

Tuition reimbursement

Disability benefits (short term and/or

long term

Life and accidental death insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Major League Baseball in New York seeks a strategic liaison between the executive office and the field to optimise media opportunities for current and former players and to strengthen engagement with the MLB brand. You will build authentic relationships with players, alumni and their representatives, guiding communications and appearances across platforms.

You will work closely with the Player Engagement and Communications teams, supporting initiatives like the Commissioner's Ambassador Program

Qualifications

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, including history and current storylines.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
Stellar written, verbal and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Coordinate end-to-end management of player media appearances aligned with MLB brand guidelines.
Prepare players for interviews, press conferences and tours with talking points.
Pitch and secure media placements across print, broadcast, digital and social channels.
Provide on-site support at player activations and events.
Build trusted relationships with players, alumni, agents and managers.
Support alumni initiatives including Commissioner's Ambassador Program.
Advocate for players' insights to the Commissioner’s office.
Coordinate player participation in All-Star, Postseason, World Series and international events.

Skills

Public relations

Talent management

Player relations

Sports communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Sports Management

Job description

About the Role

This role acts as a dynamic, strategic and deeply relational liaison between Major League Baseball's executive office and the field, serving as a trusted contact for current and former Major League players. Its primary mission is twofold: optimising media opportunities to elevate players' platforms and the MLB brand, and building authentic, lasting relationships that keep players engaged, supported and connected to the game throughout their lifetimes. The role works closely with MLB's Player Engagement and Communications teams and supports alumni-focused initiatives such as the Commissioner's Ambassador Program.

Key Responsibilities

Streamline and manage the end-to-end process for current and former player media appearances, ensuring alignment 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 with the Player Engagement and Communications teams to proactively pitch and secure compelling media placements across print, broadcast, digital and social channels that highlight player narratives, community impact and diverse backgrounds.
Provide on-the-ground support at player activations, ensuring a high-quality player experience while obligations are met within agreed parameters and stakeholder and talent needs are managed.
Build and maintain high-trust, authentic relationships with active players, alumni and their representatives, including agents and business managers.
Develop and execute initiatives to keep former players actively involved in league events, community outreach and international growth initiatives, including the Commissioner's Ambassador Program and the wider alumni network.
Serve as an advocate and listening ear for the player community, communicating players' 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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

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, including its history, current storylines, cultural impact and the unique challenges faced by modern athletes.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust, maintain strict confidentiality and navigate complex personal dynamics.
Stellar written, verbal and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, to align with the MLB season schedule.

Preferred Skills

Media training experience is a strong plus.
Professional proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred, given the diverse player pipeline.

Salary

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 (Base Salary) + Bonus
Salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon work experience, education, skills and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision.

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