Public Relations Coordinator - Talent/Grand Marshals (Temporary Part-Time)

New York Road Runners•New York, NY

About The Position

The Public Relations Coordinator – Talent / Grand Marshals will join the department seasonally, ahead of and during the TCS New York City Marathon, from August through early November. In this role, during lead-up working an average of 30 hours a week with race week hours increasing with potential overtime, the PR Coordinator – Talent / Grand Marshals will be responsible for supporting the logistics for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Grand Marshals, which will include a celebrity Grand Marshal and multiple honorary Grand Marshals in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the five-borough New York City Marathon. Support will focus on the lead-up to marathon day, race week—including coordinating travel, hospitality, media appearances, all race-week events and activities—and the race-day logistics of their VIP experience.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in public relations, production, event operations, and/or talent management required
Experience working with celebrities / talent / principals is required
Experience in events is required; large-scale events preferred
Excellent critical thinking skills
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
A collaborator with strong project management skills
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong ability to multitask, meet and perform under tight deadlines, think clearly under pressure, and exercise good judgment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work weekends and nights as required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in English, public relations, communications, journalism, sports management, or related field preferred
Passion for New York Road Runners’ mission is a plus

Responsibilities

Support PR team in planning and organizing logistics for the Grand Marshal’s race-week and race-day events and activities, including press interviews and event appearances
Work with NYRR PR team and external PR agency to coordinate and schedule pre-race Grand Marshal interviews
Coordinating travel to/from New York City for Celebrity/Honorary Grand Marshals
Participate in internal meetings with Grand Marshal working group, PR team, event leads, PR agency team members, etc.
Escort/staff Celebrity/Honorary Grand Marshals for any appearances/interviews
Support other PR-related projects as needed
Coordinate/staff Celebrity/Honorary Grand Marshals for full day of activities at the Start and Finish lines, and VIP Hospitality