Director Communications- NYR

MSG SportsNew York City, New York

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Flexible/Unlimited PTO

Job Description

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.

Who are we hiring? 

In coordination with the Senior DirectorCommunications, this role supports the development and execution of communications, publicity strategy, and key organizational initiatives for the New York Rangers. The Director Communications partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate and consistent communication with media, as well as internal and external stakeholders, including content, marketing, event presentation, ticketing, partnerships, and MSG Network. This role will also be responsible formanaging game night staff, overseeing the credentialing process for home games, leading the development of the team’s media guide, and coordinating information flow with the NYR content team.

What will you do?

Travel to the majority of road games and coordinate locker room availability in partnership with department leadership.
Monitor player availability and communicate updates as needed.
Assist with player and coach media preparation, including drafting media training materials.
Partner with MSG Sports Communications to support and execute publicity efforts for the franchise.
Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Event Presentation, Community Relations, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Garden of Dreams to identify and coordinate player-related initiatives.
Identify and develop human-interest story opportunities featuring Rangers players.
Maintain strong relationships with traditional and non-traditional media contacts.
Oversee credentialing operations for all home games at Madison Square Garden, including management of press seating.
Develop press materials, including press releases and media advisories, and support pitching, securing, and tracking media coverage.
Manage department-led special events and related activities.
Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

10+years of experience in PR or Communications.
Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
Experience working with a professional sports team, with a focus on hockey
Understanding of media relations and experience dealing with media
Exemplary verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience in Adobe InDesign a plus
Experience establishing contacts with media outside sports
Prior experience in fast paced environment working with tight deadlines

SUPERVISION:

Manages PR gamenight staff at all Rangers home games

Special Requirements

Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

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