Publicist (Part-Time)

New York Road Runners • New York, NY

3d • $30 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Public Relations (with indirect reporting into the Chief Communications and Community Officer and the Head of Public Relations), the part-time Publicist supports the department’s strategic public relations efforts to tell the whole NYRR story and increase New York Road Runners’ brand awareness and execute event PR efforts at running events ranging from the TCS New York City Marathon to weekly races to youth and community programming. The part-time Publicist, through intentional storytelling, amplifies all the organization’s priorities and goals as a nonprofit that is a leader in the sports industry, including, but not limited to its adult/youth/community races/events—as lead and support. The perfect person for this role is a newshound with a strong ability to story tell and a keen interest in amplifying nonprofit and human-interest stories that intersect with sports. The part-time Publicist will work approximately 25 hours per week, in a hybrid work setting.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of journalistic and/or public relations experience; agency experience preferred
• Experience pitching and cultivating relationships with journalists
• Experience developing PR plans for programs, events and/or initiatives a plus
• Experience pitching and cultivating relationships with journalists
• Experience on-site at events working with media and social teams to ensure coverage preferred
• Experience with non-profit, community or events-based organizations a plus
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in English, Public Relations, communications, journalism or related field preferred
• Excellent creative and 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)
• Ability to work races and respond to media during weekends and evening hours as required

Nice To Haves

• Passion for New York Road Runners’ mission is a plus

Responsibilities

• Gather and pitch perspective news stories to local, national, and international media outlets
• Develop unique and impactful media opportunities throughout the year to highlight NYRR events, programs and initiatives
• Develop, maintain, support, and cultivate relationships with local, national and international media; serve as a media contact, monitor media inquiries and facilitate responses, as needed
• Support development and implementation for New York Road Runners and its initiatives (races, community impact, et al) with the goal of driving media coverage for all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level