Senior Manager, Player Relations & Media Strategy

Major League Baseball (MLB)

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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 Grs

Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Onsite/Online Training & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Benefits (short term and 长

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Manager, Alumni & Player Relations to act as a strategic liaison between the executive office and the field, optimizing media opportunities and building enduring relationships with current and former players.

You will lead media appearances, prepare players for high-profile interviews, and collaborate with Engagement and Communications teams to highlight player narratives, community impact, and MLB brand, while supporting players across events and

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—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

Responsibilities

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
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