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About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Public Relations-withindirectreportinginto the Chief Communications and Community Officer and the Head of Public Relations-thePublicist/Specialist supports the department's strategic public relations efforts to tell the whole NYRR story,increasesNew York Road Runners' brand awareness,andexecutesevent PR efforts at running events rangingfrom the TCS New York City Marathon to weekly racesandyouthand communityprograms.ThePublicist/Specialist willhaveownership of year-round initiatives andserve asprojectlead for various adultandyouthraces,communityeventsandprojects. AsPRleadforassigned events, the Publicist/Specialist will oversee the planning,logistics, and execution of media relations and press operations, managing all pre-event coordinationacross departmentsand leadingonsite operations to ensure success.Additionally, they will developPRstrategiesand execute media outreach,draft media materials,andfacilitatemedia(proactive and reactive)engagement.The perfect person for this role is a proactive communicator, self-starter, strategist, and creative problem-solver with strong writing, media relations, project management,collaboration,and campaign execution skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• At the direction of the Chief Communications and Community Officer,the Head of Public Relations,and the Director of Public Relations, and in collaboration with departments across the organization,support, develop,lead,and executePR strategy forNew York Road Runnersandits events, initiatives, partnerships,etc.

• Lead / support the planning and onsite execution of media relations and press operations for NYRR events and races throughout the year, serving as the primary PR lead for assigned events and supporting marquee events including but not limited to the United Airlines NYC Half, RBC Brooklyn Half, Mastercard New York Mini 10K, New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, TCS New York City Marathon race week, and TCS New York City Marathon race day

• Oversee media outreach for runner stories and weekly races throughout the year as assigned

• Lead / support PR strategies, includingidentifyingcompelling stories and media opportunities that elevate awareness of the organization's nonprofit mission and impact - supporting various departments and initiatives as needed.

• Lead the organization's awards andspeaking engagementsstrategy, collaborating with departments across the organization toidentifyopportunitiesand develop successful submissions

• Write press releases, mediaadvisories, bios, fact sheets,talking points, reports,and other media materials

• Develop,maintain,supportand cultivate relationships with local,nationaland international media-serve as a media contact,monitormedia inquiries,facilitateresponsesand staff media opportunitiesas needed

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in the Media and Public Relations industrypreferred

• Experience developing PR plans for programs,eventsand/or initiatives

• Experience pitchingandcultivatingrelationships with journalists

• Experience onsite at events working with media and social teams to ensure coverage

• Experience with nonprofit,communityor events-based organizations a plus

• Experience with media operations andlogisticsa plus

Education& Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college inEnglish,PublicRelations, communications,journalismor related field preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• 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 tomultitask,meet and perform under tight deadlines, think clearly under pressure, and exercise good judgment

• Strong ability toindependently and proactively lead projects,develop PR strategy, andexecute PRinitiatives

• Excels in the fast-paced environment of live events, where strong judgment, adaptability, and proactive communication are essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to workonsiteatraces/eventsand respond to media during weekends and evening hours asrequired
• Passion for New York Road Runners'missionand knowledge of/interest inthe running industryare a plus
• All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half, RBC Brooklyn Half, and the TCS New York City Marathon
• Operate on a hybrid schedule, with two days a week in the NYRR Office in Midtown Manhattan.

Salary: 76K