Vice President, Sports Business Public Relations Job at BerlinRosen in New York

Vice President, Sports Business Public Relations

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality, creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

About the Sports Business Team

BerlinRosen's Sports Business practice is a fast-growing, integrated team of communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We are sports junkies who leverage our industry knowledge with decades of combined experience in the sectors that are increasingly intertwined with the business of sports, including real estate, financial services, consumer brands, technology and more.

We work with clients across the sports ecosystem, including the MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL, NWSL and Liga MX; professional teams, ownership groups, women’s sports organizations; investment firms, private equity and financial services companies investing in sports; and clients in the rapidly expanding sports gaming and betting sectors. Our team collaborates closely with colleagues across the Orchestra network to deliver creative, high-impact communications strategies that move audiences and shape narratives.

About this Role

BerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join us as a Vice President. This person will lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day and long-term project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. You will work closely with client leads and internal staff across the Orchestra network, delegating to peers and junior staff and developing and advancing strategy with senior leaders and managing integrated teams that may include digital, influencer, earned media, and public affairs strategists, among other practice areas. This is a great opportunity for someone who is well-plugged in the world of media and passionate about the business of sports.

Role Location

This role is based in our New York City office on a hybrid basis. The Sports Business team is in-office 3 per week.

Accountabilities and Qualifications

As a Vice President on the Sports Business team you will …

Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile clients

Manage client communications daily : setting expectations, escalating urgent needs, building and maintaining strong relationships, etc.

Lead account teams to make sure quality of work, goals and deadlines are met with strong ROI

Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters

Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as 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

Drive business development and lead RFP responses

Essential Skills

A minimum of 7 years of experience in communications : in-house for sports companies, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred

Deep experience in media relations and a demonstrated interest in professional sports and sports business

Thoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teams and the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniques

Creative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goals : each client has a specific history and goal and your strategies should take their uniqueness into consideration

Exceptional client-service skills that makes each client feel like they’re your highest priority

Strong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing eyes and can skillfully adapt your presentation style depending on your audience

Expert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details

Note : Interested in this role but don’t meet every qualification? We’re also considering strong candidates with relevant experience at the Account Director level. Applicants who meet some or most of the criteria are encouraged to apply, and we will assess role level on an individual basis.

Working at BerlinRosen

Compensation philosophy : BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

Salary Range

Vice President : $130,000‑$150,000

Account Director : $110,000‑$130,000

Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents

Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA‑SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period

Flexible paid time off

Mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes

Note : BerlinRosen offers temporary (non‑immigrant) work visas for new and existing employees and green card sponsorship for existing staff.

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