Career Opportunities

New York Road Runners is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of running for health, recreation, and competition. Founded in 1958 with a membership of 47, NYRR now has a full-time staff of more than over 100 employees and a growing membership base of more than 40,000 members from every U.S. state and over 100 countries. NYRR produces more than 100 events per year, including the prestigious ING New York City Marathon.

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Positions Currently Available

+Coordinating Producer, Multi-Media & Entertainment Production
+Media Relations Manager

Coordinating Producer, Multi-Media & Entertainment Production
The overall objectives of this department will be to create and oversee the development and technical aspects of all production while working with the Business Development & Marketing Strategies Department developing models that result in event services contributing to the overall profitability of the organization.

This position will report to the Vice President, Event Development and Production, and will be responsible for overseeing the overall development and technical planning & production of all media and entertainment events, including: press conferences; live concert entertainment; production of commercials for radio and TV; set and stage designs; video and webcasts and other multi-media. The end result must be a first-class presentation with concentration on customer satisfaction while making sure all sponsor obligations are fulfilled.
Major responsibilities include:
• Develop project plans, timelines , festival site design, ROS and scripts for live entertainment at all NYRR events, working closely with event managers & logistical support teams to ensure the delivery of a top-level production
• Technical lead on all issues related to onsite production, including, but not limited to, sound and video; power; tenting/structure placement & build-out; related permitting; live sound production and opening ceremonies
• Work closely with Creative Services team to conceptualize and develop themed events that are in line with sponsor and consumer expectations, installing related stage sets/look and feel
• Working with VP of ED&P in the development and production of various events which surround the ING New York City Marathon week. Such events will range from video presentations, receptions to a major indoor concert held at a NYC venue
• Responsible for the planning and executing the positioning of all course sound stages and Jumbotrons for the ING New York City Marathon and other key events
• Budget preparation and management for all phases of event production
• Work with Media Operations and PR to provide production and technical support for the Marathon Media Center and Broadcast Office to help expand media reach to outside markets, including foreign TV as it relates to the ING New York City Marathon and other key NYRR events. Coordinate efforts with Creative Services to design all particulars regarding look & feel
• Liaison with outside TV & Video production companies for the execution of the local and national broadcast & webcasts for the ING New York City Marathon and other key NYRR events, coordinating all production and broadcast timelines as well as providing on-ground support
• Responsible for overseeing outside consultants and production managers including the development of assignment schedules and management of payroll
• Work closely with outside talent agencies to book entertainment artists and celebrities
• Monitor live sound companies to insure compliance with sound levels in public areas
• Develop RFP’s and coordinate scheduling of interviews with all outside contractors. Prepare final recommendation report for management review
• Daily correspondence with Marketing team updating Marketing managers on timelines as it affects any sponsors
• Responsible for scheduling planning meetings with all internal and external personnel prior to event. Submit weekly status reports on all projects to upper management

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum 5+ years of special events project management including technical background in production of live events and TV/Video/Webcast production.
• Must have working knowledge in latest technologies, including live video streaming; uplink technologies and PDA applications
• Supervise a team 2-3 full time staff managers and onsite production teams as well as outside consultants
• Must be an innovative and creative thinker able to work effectively with multiple internal groups
• CAD/Visio for site designing is a must
• Ability to prepare budgets and provide detailed analysis per event. Experience with Excel and other related financial applications a must
• Prepare project plans for senior management approval. Working with Microsoft Project and Sharepoint a plus
• Work with Event Logistic Teams to develop key milestone targets dates, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Must have strong communicative and written skills and ability to work with others
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines. Deliverables against milestone targets a must
• Must have related industry contacts: Talent Agencies; Record Companies; TV Production Companies
• Multi-Media background helpful
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends
• Contacts within city agencies a plus

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Media Relations Manager
The overall objectives of the media department are to proactively develop relationships with local, national, and international media outlets, and to build consistent media interest and exposure throughout the year for New York Road Runners and its road running events, establishing the organization as the road racing industry leader. This department seeks a qualified candidate who possesses media/press operations experience, a strong writing background, initiative, and experience working in an event-oriented media relations capacity. This position will report to the Media Relations Director and will be responsible for assisting with all duties and responsibilities that fall within the media department.

Job responsibilities:

1. Assist in writing media materials in advance of  the ING New York City Marathon, NYRR pro races, New York Road Runner weekly races and media events, including press releases, media alerts, calendar listings, fact sheets, and other miscellaneous media materials.
2. Manage all media/press operations preparations, including credential application process, for ING New York City Marathon and other major NYRR events
3. Manage charity and celebrity portions/planks of ING NYC Marathon media plan and year round NYRR initiatives
4. Work with appropriate NYRR departments and outside groups on public affairs and youth programs in positioning the organization as a local, national and international leader
5. Serve as the media event contact for many of the weekly sponsored NYRR races, handling incoming media requests and proactively pitching story ideas.
6. Provide on-site media event operations assistance for all NYRR events. Manager will play a key role in troubleshooting, answering journalists’ questions, facilitating press conferences, and providing general support to media team.
7. Develop and maintain comprehensive media contact lists and outreach targets.
8. Monitor and organize all newspaper and magazine clippings
9. Work with media relations team on content of the NYRR media page  
10. Serve as office manager for NYRR media team.
11. To assist on special projects as assigned, including National Running Day.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years experience in sports media relations and press operations field, preferably with a team, league, university, organization or event with a background in journalism or communications a plus.
• Existence of media relationships and contacts with both national and tri-state journalists preferred.
• Strong writing background, initiative, and experience working in an event-oriented media relations capacity. Candidate should have experience writing press releases and pitching story ideas to journalists.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, especially during peak event periods.
• Excellent personal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to details; ability to effectively and independently work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Access.

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