Public Relations Coordinator (Temporary Part-Time)

New York Road Runners•New York, NY

About The Position

The Public Relations Coordinator will join the Public Affairs Department seasonally, ahead of and during the TCS New York City Marathon, from July through the end of November. This role involves working 15-40 hours per week, with hours increasing as the Marathon approaches. The Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring media coverage and drafting coverage reports, drafting media materials, and supporting the public relations team across various TCS New York City Marathon initiatives, programs, race-week events, race-day operations, and other events/initiatives as needed. The Public Affairs Department includes NYRR’s Media and Public Relations, Government Relations and Community Engagement teams. Media and Public Relations share the stories of NYRR participants, events, and programs to drive awareness to NYRR’s organization and mission, while also enhancing and protecting the company’s reputation. Government Relations & Community Engagement manages NYRR's relationships with local and state elected officials, and governmental agencies, as well as its relationships with community stakeholders, from our runners and clubs to like-minded organizations. Overall, representing NYRR's interests, Public Affairs serves as a centralized bridge and internal partner for the organization and governmental and community partners.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in the Media and Public Relations industry preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
A collaborator with strong project management skills
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent creative and critical thinking skills
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
Ability to work weekends and nights as required

Nice To Haves

Experience with nonprofit, community, sports or events-based organizations a plus
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in English, Public Relations, communications, journalism or related field preferred
Experience with media monitoring tools (Meltwater, Google Alerts, Muck Rack) is a plus
Passion for New York Road Runners’ mission is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead media coverage monitoring & reporting related to New York Road Runners and the TCS New York City Marathon, including tracking stories via search engines and monitoring tools, clipping media coverage, and producing coverage updates/reports
Support the development and distribution of media materials, including press releases, media advisories, event briefs/talking points, scripts, bios, pitches, fact sheets, timelines, and the TCS New York City Marathon Media Guide
Assist with in-person / on-site media operations during the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, TCS New York City Marathon race week, and TCS New York City Marathon race day. Responsibilities include but are not limited to media check-in, interview staffing, photo/video coordination, and responding to media inquiries