Director Communications

This is a Full Time Job

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSG) is seeking a Director of Communications to manage and coordinate communications for the New York Rangers hockey team. The role includes working with media, coordinating PR efforts, managing game night staff, and developing publicity strategies. The position offers a salary range of $113,000 to $175,000 USD.

• Years of Experience Required: 7+ years in PR or communications (84+ months)
• Salary: $113,000 - $175,000 USD
• Required Experience: Strong media relations, communication skills, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience with Adobe InDesign, media contacts outside sports, and managing PR for sports franchises.
• Workplace Requirements: Onsite; based in New York City, NY, with travel for most road games.
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Hard Skills Required: Media relations, press release development, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Soft Skills Required: Strong communication, organizational skills, ability to work under tight deadlines, and leadership.
• Benefits: Growth opportunities, employee development resources, equal employment opportunities.

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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG)
Director of Communications
Location: New York City, NY (Onsite)

MSG Entertainment is seeking a Director of Communications to lead the communications strategy for the New York Rangers. The Director will work closely with MSG Sports Communications to execute publicity efforts, manage media relations, and oversee game night staff. This role requires close coordination with various departments, including content, marketing, and event presentation, and involves frequent travel for road games.

Key Responsibilities:
• Travel with the team to most road games and coordinate locker room availability.
• Monitor player availability and draft updates for executives.
• Assist in media training for players and coaches.
• Spearhead publicity efforts for the franchise with MSG Sports Communications.
• Coordinate efforts with marketing, digital, community relations, and Garden of Dreams, identifying human interest stories.
• Maintain relationships with traditional and non-traditional media contacts.
• Oversee credentialing and press seating for home games.
• Develop press releases, media advisories, and pitch stories to the media.
• Manage special PR events and the game night PR staff at home games.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in PR or communications.
• Strong understanding of media relations and experience with the media.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in Adobe InDesign is a plus.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.

Special Requirements:
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel for road games.

Salary Range: $113,000 - $175,000 USD, with access to employee development resources and growth opportunities at MSG.