Assistant, Media Services

This is a Full Time Job

Description: Serve as logistical liaison between team and all media attending Yankee Stadium events including (but not limited to) Yankees games, the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, college football games, hockey games, boxing matches, soccer matches, music concerts and HOPE Week events. Coordinate logistics for all events as they relate to media services.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Responsible for creation and distribution of all media credentials (daily and full season) for all Yankee Stadium events (i.e. regular season and postseason baseball games, HOPE Week, football games, concerts, community events, etc.)
• Stationed at press gate prior to all games and events to distribute credentials and answer general media logistical questions
• Write all press releases regarding credential information and other media services (off-season, spring training, regular season and postseason)
• Oversee design of all media credentials and credential boards
• Liaise with MLB relating to the production of official's credentials, postseason logistics (credentials, seating, etc.), Commissioner's Guide information and other issues/planning
• Work with Stadium Operations on media procedures and security needs for all events
• Work with Legends Hospitality as needed to discuss staffing/food in Sheppard's Place
• Handle television and radio broadcaster guest passes
• Handle all visiting team media and media relations guest requests at Yankee Stadium
• Work with player PR representatives and agents for meet and greets at Yankee Stadium
• Assist in the coordination of player and coaches interviews at Yankee Stadium
• Assist media members to purchase game tickets and assist broadcasters with ticket requests
• Responsible for creating press box seating charts for all events at Yankee Stadium
• Handle and respond to phone calls from fans/media/alumni
• Handle general office duties including birthday reminders, press release reminders, and miscellaneous tasks meant to aid departmental fluidity
• Assist in all facets of HOPE Week (writing, editing and drafting press releases; honoree selection, planning of events, work with players and field staff, coordination of media RSVPs, organization of gift bags, etc.)
• Potential exists to contribute to parts of pregame notes, press releases, postgame notes and preseason and postseason media guides
• Potential exists to post as directed to @yankeespr account

Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree required. Major/concentration in media relations/communications a plus
• Prior experience working in the sports industry, a college SID office or in event/game production
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and communicate ideas in a dynamic organization
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with the willingness to work non-traditional hours on a regular basis
• Ability to think strategically while prioritizing to meet deadlines
• Explicit attention to detail; creativity and resourcefulness
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Knowledge of social media communication fundamentals
• Knowledge of baseball, including terminology and rules. Knowledge of Yankees history a plus
• Proficiency in InDesign, Word and Excel. Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator a plus
• Proficiency using Baseball-Reference.com, Statspass and the MLB Portal a plus