Vice President, Sports Business

Orchestra • Washington, DC

20h • $135,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BerlinRosen, part of Orchestra, is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join its Sports Business team as an Account Director or Vice President. The role leads daily client relations, plans and executes day-to-day and long-term deliverables, supports and leads junior staff, and develops strategies, pitches, and media placements. The position works with client leads and internal colleagues across the Orchestra network, delegates to peers and junior staff, advances strategy with senior leaders, and manages integrated teams that may include digital, influencer, earned media, and public affairs strategists.

The Sports Business team applies a campaign-style approach to strategic communications for clients across the sports ecosystem, including professional leagues and teams, ownership groups, women’s sports organizations, investment and financial services firms, and sports gaming and betting businesses. This role is based in BerlinRosen’s New York City office on a hybrid basis, with the Sports Business team working in the office three days per week.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of communications experience, including experience in-house for sports companies, in media, or in journalism; PR agency experience is preferred.
• Deep experience in media relations and a demonstrated interest in professional sports and sports business.
• People-management skills and experience leading diverse and inclusive teams, with the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniques.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop strategies that account for each client’s history and goals.
• Exceptional client-service skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent editing skills, and the ability to adapt presentation style to different audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work quickly, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and maintain close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• PR agency experience.

Responsibilities

• Set and advance communications strategy for multiple high-profile clients.
• Manage daily client communications, set expectations, escalate urgent needs, and build and maintain strong relationships.
• Lead account teams to ensure work quality, goals, deadlines, and strong return on investment.
• Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters.
• Write and edit external and internal materials, including press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos, and communications plans.
• Mentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results, and supporting professional growth.
• Contribute to business development, lead responses to requests for proposals, and help cultivate prospective client relationships.
• Coordinate with client leads and colleagues across the Orchestra network, delegate work, and manage integrated teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed