Digital Communications Specialist

New York Mets•New York, NY

20h•$75,000 - $81,000

About The Position

Summary: The New York Mets are a world-class Sports and Media Entertainment Company located in Flushing, New York. We strive to foster both personal and professional development and provide employees with the necessary tools and experiences that will prepare them for success in a competitive industry. We are continuously targeting talented candidates with transferable experience, intrinsic passion for success and intense love for the game. Off the field, our team includes 250 full-time employees, 110 seasonal interns and 1,200 game day employees working together to provide exceptional service to our fans. The Foundation & Community Engagement team serves as the community and philanthropic arm of the New York Mets. Within the department lives the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, which is “committed to providing needed services and opportunities to children, families, and under-served groups in our neighborhoods and communities.” Essential Duties and Responsibilities: We are looking for a Digital Communications Specialist that is creative and a tech-savvy storyteller to join our team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications and Executive Director of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. The Digital Communications Specialist will assist the Senior Manager, Communications supporting the communications goals of the Foundation to help advance the missions of the organizations and the philanthropic vision of the President of the Foundation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, digital media, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in digital communications, including social media or equivalent related work, creating visual content for digital platforms and print materials
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Self-motivated and self-reliant with a hands-on approach
Demonstrated ability to identify high-quality content pieces
Strong digital copywriting skills
Ownership mindset of work, combining strategic thinking with strong execution and attention to detail
Exercise of sound judgment and discretion, handling sensitive information and fast-moving situations with composure and care
Experience with photography equipment and film editing software, including understanding of shooting video and taking photos
Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, digital design, and brand-aligned creative work
Familiarity with MailChimp, Hootsuite, and Classy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Some travel required, including some local travel to secondary work locations
Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Responsibilities

Design and produce high-quality, on-brand digital collateral using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva for use across social media, web, and external communications
Develop polished layouts, graphics, and visual systems for reports and presentations, leveraging InDesign and Illustrator to translate data and impact into clear visual narratives
Maintain and update the Foundation and Community websites, including content edits, page creation, and visual updates using the Foundation’s content management system
Assist the Senior Manager, Communications with communications plans, programs, and activities that support the Foundation & Community Engagement team such as: Organizing communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, annual reports, and coverage summaries that reinforce the Foundation’s story
Assisting with managing mailing lists, distributing, and tracking engagement of internal and external communications using Mailchimp and Salesforce campaigns
Providing quarterly reporting and campaign effectiveness reports, identifying key analytics
Establishing a content calendar that schedules all aspect of creation and delivery throughout the year, utilizing programs such as Sprout Social or Hootsuit
Identify and apply AI and automation tools to streamline monitoring, reporting, and data tracking, reducing manual work and creating more space for strategic storytelling
Collaborate with various internal and external content creators (designers, video editors, etc.); including working with the Mets team photographers and productions