Senior Coordinator, Talent Communications

Excel Sports Management•New York, NY

4h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Excel Sports Management is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Coordinator, Talent Communications, to support strategic communications efforts for world-class athletes across basketball, baseball, football, and golf. This is an opportunity designed for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments with a role in executing media relations initiatives, supporting athlete storytelling, and contributing to high-impact campaigns that elevate client visibility across sports, culture, and lifestyle media. This role collaborates closely with agents, talent, marketing, and sales teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, or a related field.
2-3 years of internship or full-time experience in the communications department of a sports league, professional or college sports team, or the sports division of a PR agency preferred.
Proven track record of ability to pitch and secure media coverage across all types of media.
Media relationships commensurate with experience.
Strong knowledge of professional sports, especially basketball, football, and baseball.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day execution of communications strategies for Excel athlete clients.
Draft and edit communications materials including press releases, media pitches, interview briefs and fact sheets.
Research and build targeted media lists aligned with athlete initiatives, announcements, charitable efforts, and events.
Assist with campaigns through proactive pitching, storytelling, and media outreach.
Coordinate logistics and support athlete participation in media tours and press opportunities in New York.
Develop player biographies that integrate career highlights and statistics.
Pitch athletes for earned media opportunities across sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and philanthropic outlets.
Provide operational support including interview tracking, coverage monitoring, and shared calendar coordination.
Under senior team guidance, manage inbound media inquiries and assist with proactive announcement planning.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with media contacts and influencers.
Conduct daily media monitoring reports