Senior Manager, Player Communications and Relations

Major League Baseball•New York, NY

6d•$105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Major League Baseball is looking for a Senior Manager, Alumni & Player Relations to serve as a dynamic, strategic, and deeply relational professional who will bridge the gap between the executive office and the field, acting as a trusted liaison for current and former Major League players. In this role, your primary mission will be twofold: optimizing media opportunities to elevate our players' platforms and the MLB brand, and building authentic, lasting relationships that ensure players remain engaged, supported, and connected to the game throughout their lifetimes.

Requirements

5–7 years of professional experience in public relations, talent management, player relations, or sports communications.
Experience working directly with professional athletes or high-profile public figures is strictly required
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or a related field
Deep, comprehensive knowledge of Major League Baseball—its history, current storylines, cultural impact, and the unique challenges faced by modern athletes
Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at building trust, maintaining strict confidentiality, and navigating complex personal dynamics
Stellar written, verbal, and presentation skills
Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, to align with the MLB season schedule

Nice To Haves

media training experience is a strong plus
Professional proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred, given our diverse player pipeline

Responsibilities

Streamline and manage the end-to-end process for current and former player media appearances, ensuring alignments with MLB's brand guidelines and player comfort
Brief and prepare players for high-profile interviews, press conferences, and promotional tours, providing talking points and media training when necessary
Work hand-in-hand across our Player Engagement & Communications teams to proactively pitch and secure compelling media placements (print, broadcast, digital, and social) that highlight player narratives, community impact, and diverse backgrounds
Serve as boots on the ground at player activations, ensuring the player experience is top notch while obligations are being met within agreed-upon parameters, managing stakeholder & talent needs
Build and maintain high-trust, authentic relationships with active players, alumni, and their representatives (agents, business managers, etc.)
Develop and execute initiatives to keep former players actively involved in league events, community outreach, and international growth initiatives, both across our Commissioner’s Ambassador Program and larger alumni network
Serve as an advocate and ear for the player community, communicating their insights, concerns, and ideas back to the Commissioner’s office
Coordinate player participation in jewel events, including the All-Star Game, Postseason, World Series, and international series