Public Relations Coordinator (Temporary Part-Time)

About NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

Description
NYRR’s year‑round offerings of races, community events, programs and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know‑how and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike while raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programmes that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide and around the world. Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org.

At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About The Department
The Public Affairs Department consists of NYRR’s Media and Public Relations, Government Relations and Community Engagement teams. Media and Public Relations share the stories of NYRR participants, events and programmes to drive awareness of NYRR’s organisation and mission while also enhancing and protecting the company’s reputation. Government Relations & Community Engagement manages NYRR’s relationships with local and state elected officials, governmental agencies and community stakeholders, from our runners and clubs to like‑minded organisations. Overall, representing NYRR’s interests, Public Affairs serves as a centralised bridge and internal partner for the organisation, government and community partners.

About The Position
Reporting to the Director of Public Relations—with indirect reporting into the Chief Communications Officer and the Head of Public Relations—the Public Relations Coordinator will join the department seasonally, ahead of and during the TCS New York City Marathon, from July through the end of November. In this role, working 15–40 hours/week with hours increasing as the Marathon approaches on Sunday, Nov 1, the Public Relations Coordinator role will be responsible for monitoring media coverage and drafting coverage reports, drafting media materials and supporting the public relations team across TCS New York City Marathon initiatives, programmes, race‑week events, race‑day operations and other events/initiatives as needed.

Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties)

Lead media coverage monitoring & reporting related to New York Road Runners and the TCS New York City Marathon, including tracking stories via search engines and monitoring tools, clipping media coverage and producing coverage updates/reports.

Support the development and distribution of media materials, including press releases, media advisories, event briefs/talking points, scripts, bios, pitches, fact sheets, timelines, and the TCS New York City Marathon Media Guide.

Assist with in‑person/on‑site media operations during the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, TCS New York City Marathon race week and race day. Responsibilities include but are not limited to media check‑in, interview staffing, photo/video coordination and responding to media inquiries.

Job Requirements

1‑2 years of experience in the Media and Public Relations industry preferred.

Experience with nonprofit, community, sports or events‑based organisations a plus.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in English, Public Relations, communications, journalism or related field preferred.

Skills and Attributes

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

A collaborator with strong project management skills.

Self‑motivated with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent creative and critical thinking skills.

Strong ability to multitask, meet and perform under tight deadlines, think clearly under pressure and exercise good judgement.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experience with media monitoring tools (Meltwater, Google Alerts, Muck Rack) is a plus.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Other Requirements

Ability to work weekends and nights as required.

Passion for New York Road Runners’ mission is a plus.

Salary
$30/hour (Overtime eligible).

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