Mar

30

Job Opening: MSG Vice President of Publicity

Filed Under Career, Job Openings 

Have loads of experience and want to work with one of the most well-known brand in the sports industry? If so, check to make sure you meet the qualifications included below. If the position still sounds like a match, follow this link to apply. Please note that I have no affiliation with MSG and cannot help you get this position. I just wanted to make my readers aware of the opportunity. Good luck!

Vice President Publicity will develop and execute broad-based proactive publicity programs that elevate the visibility of the Knicks, Rangers and Liberty, while supporting priority areas of the business, including ticket sales efforts, brand positioning, partnership programs, community initiatives and athlete exposure. Develops quantifiable public relations plans for each team that outline aggressive media targets which focus on non-sports media community, local and national television, feature reporters, gossip, news and lifestyle. Develop publicity strategies that utilize non-player assets as tools for extending the visibility of the brands, including the Knicks City Dancers and community involvement. Secure off-sports page publicity for Garden of Dreams initiatives that provide positive exposure for the charity, team and its personnel. Major component of job is management of celebrity relationships in relation to the teams, including establishment and expansion of a wide range of celebrity contacts that benefit the company. Manage junior staff to enhance their publicity skills and manage their involvement in local publicity efforts.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field. Will have at least 7 to 10 years of proactive publicity experience, along with significant relationships in the local and national media community – in both sports and non-sports areas. Will possess a high level of energy, passion, leadership and commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve goals of the department. Efficient project manager who effectively manages many tasks across various areas, and nurtures relationships with numerous MSG departments. Must have proven creativity and vision in order to bring concepts to reality. Exceptional communications skills, strong relationship building abilities and the capacity to juggle numerous initiatives simultaneously is required.

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Yes/No: I have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field and at least 7 to 10 years of proactive publicity experience.
2. Yes/No: I have proven significant relationships in the local and national media community - in both sports and non-sports areas.
3. Yes/No: I have proven experience developing and executing broad-based proactive publicity programs.

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