Vice President, Sports Business

About This Role

BerlinRosen is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join us as an Account Director or 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 an Account Director/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 by contributing to new business opportunities, leading RFP responses and helping cultivate prospective client relationships

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

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills)

• Vice President: $135,000-$150,000
• Account Director: $110,000-$130,000

Orchestra is the first communications company built for today's media landscape. Since 2022, it's acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communication professionals.

To ensure that applicants are matched with the job that best suits their qualifications and interests, information that you submit may be shared with our network agencies. By providing your information, you are consenting to allow us and our subsidiaries to keep your information on file and to contact you regarding job opportunities, recruitment events and other related updates.