Senior Manager, Alumni and Player Relations

majorleaguebaseball; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Company 401K Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.T

Discounts at MLB Shop

Employee Assistance Programs

Onsite/Online Training & Development

Job summary

Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Manager, Alumni & Player Relations to bridge the executive office and the field, optimizing media opportunities to elevate players' platforms and the MLB brand while building authentic, lifelong connections with current and former players.

In this role you will lead end-to-end media placement, prepare players for interviews, and partner with the Player Engagement & Communications teams to align campaigns with league objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in public relations, talent management, player relations, or sports communications.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of MLB history, current storylines, and cultural impact.
• Excellent interpersonal, confidentiality, and relationship-management skills.
• Media training experience is a strong plus; Spanish is highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Streamline and manage end-to-end process for current and former player media appearances.
• Brief and prepare players for high-profile interviews, press conferences, and tours with talking points and media training.
• Collaborate across Player Engagement & Communications to secure media placements highlighting player narratives and community impact.
• Serve as boots on the ground at player activations and manage stakeholder and talent needs.

Skills

Public relations

Talent management

Player relations

Sports communications

Interpersonal skills

Media training

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Sports Management

Job description

Major League Baseball is looking for a Senior Manager, Alumni & Player Relations to serve as a dynamic, strategic, and deeply relational professional who will bridge the gap between the executive office and the field, acting as a trusted liaison for current and former Major League players. In this role, your primary mission will be twofold: optimizing media opportunities to elevate our players' platforms and the MLB brand, and building authentic, lasting relationships that ensure players remain engaged, supported, and connected to the game throughout their lifetimes.

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

Qualifications & Skills

• 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
• Stellar written, verbal, and presentation skills; media training experience is a strong plus
• Professional proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred, given our diverse player pipeline
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, to align with the MLB season schedule

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 (Base Salary) + Bonus

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors 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.

Top MLB Perks & 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)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our "workforce athletes" to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America's pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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