Senior Associate, Communications

Responsibilities

• Operates independently under limited supervision, applying a high level of discretion and decision-making to manage assignments, address challenges, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Led the execution of assigned communications projects, ensuring alignment with NYRA’s organizational goals, brand standards, and messaging framework.
• Develops and implements creative, audience-focused communication strategies that support external visibility, fan engagement, and institutional priorities.
• Drafts and edits external written materials, including press releases and other media-facing content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency of message.
• Manages on-site media relations activities, serving as a point of contact to support coverage, events, and stakeholder interactions.
• Supports the formalization and continuous improvement of internal communications processes and protocols to ensure consistency, efficiency, and clarity.
• Acts as a liaison across departments to facilitate coordinated messaging and alignment among internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of PR experience.
• Sports, business or politics preferred.
• Strong writing skills.
• Experience working with reporters/news outlets to understand story goals and provide information that helps drive positive narrative.
• On The Record Spokesperson Experience Preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in writing compelling and creative copy for the necessary medium.

Pay

$95,000 - $100,000