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Fanatics, Inc.

Events Manager

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

... NBA, NFL, MLB, and beyond. We celebrate iconic athletes, legendary moments, and the fans who live ... communities that shape our brand. Working cross-functionally with Creative, Marketing, Retail, PR, ...

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How much do nba community relations jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for nba community relations in the United States is $122,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,000.00 and $138,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Nba Community Relations position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an NBA Community Relations professional, you need a strong background in event planning, public relations, and partnership development, often supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM platforms, social media management tools, and community engagement software is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, team collaboration, and cultural sensitivity will help you build lasting relationships with diverse communities. These abilities ensure you can effectively foster positive connections, manage impactful initiatives, and enhance the NBA's reputation within local and global communities.

What are the primary responsibilities of an NBA Community Relations professional on a day-to-day basis?

As an NBA Community Relations professional, your daily responsibilities typically include organizing community events, managing charitable programs, and building partnerships with local organizations and schools. You'll spend time coordinating volunteer activities, representing the team at outreach initiatives, and communicating with community leaders to identify needs and opportunities for collaboration. Working closely with the marketing and public relations teams, you ensure the organization's outreach efforts align with its broader goals. This role is dynamic and requires balancing administrative tasks with hands-on engagement in the community.

What is an NBA Community Relations job?

An NBA Community Relations job focuses on building relationships between the team or league and the local community through outreach programs, charity events, and partnerships. Professionals in this field work to enhance the NBA’s social impact by organizing initiatives that support education, diversity, and youth development. They collaborate with nonprofits, schools, and businesses to create meaningful community programs. Their goal is to foster goodwill, strengthen fan engagement, and promote the league’s commitment to social responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Nba Community Relations job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,972 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

Director Communications- NYR

MSG Sports, LLC

New York, NY • On-site

$160K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams - the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center - the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at www.msgsports.com.
Who are we hiring?
In coordination with the Senior Director Communications, this role supports the development and execution of communications, publicity strategy, and key organizational initiatives for the New York Rangers. The Director Communications partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate and consistent communication with media, as well as internal and external stakeholders, including content, marketing, event presentation, ticketing, partnerships, and MSG Network. This role will also be responsible for managing game night staff, overseeing the credentialing process for home games, leading the development of the team's media guide, and coordinating information flow with the NYR content team.
What will you do?
  • Travel to the majority of road games and coordinate locker room availability in partnership with department leadership.
  • Monitor player availability and communicate updates as needed.
  • Assist with player and coach media preparation, including drafting media training materials.
  • Partner with MSG Sports Communications to support and execute publicity efforts for the franchise.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Event Presentation, Community Relations, Ticketing, Partnerships, and Garden of Dreams to identify and coordinate player-related initiatives.
  • Identify and develop human-interest story opportunities featuring Rangers players.
  • Maintain strong relationships with traditional and non-traditional media contacts.
  • Oversee credentialing operations for all home games at Madison Square Garden, including management of press seating.
  • Develop press materials, including press releases and media advisories, and support pitching, securing, and tracking media coverage.
  • Manage department-led special events and related activities.
  • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?
  • 10+ years of experience in PR or Communications.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field of study
  • Experience working with a professional sports team, with a focus on hockey
  • Understanding of media relations and experience dealing with media
  • Exemplary verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Experience in Adobe InDesign a plus
  • Experience establishing contacts with media outside sports
  • Prior experience in fast paced environment working with tight deadlines

SUPERVISION:
  • Manages PR game night staff at all Rangers home games

Special Requirements
  • Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays

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Pay Range
$160,000-$175,000 USD
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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