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About the Role

Orchestra is seeking an experienced communications strategist to lead daily client relations, plan and execute project deliverables, support junior staff, and conceptualize strategies, pitches, and media placements. This role involves close collaboration with client leads and internal staff across the Orchestra network, managing integrated teams, and requires a passion for the business of sports and strong media connections.

Responsibilities

Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile clients
Manage client communications daily, including setting expectations, escalating needs, and building relationships
Lead account teams to ensure quality of work, goal achievement, and deadline adherence 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 cultivating prospective client relationships

Requirements

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
Demonstrated interest in professional sports and sports business
Thoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teams
Ability to support professional growth through individualized techniques
Creative problem-solving approach to strategies, considering each client's unique history and goals
Exceptional client-service skills
Strong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing abilities
Ability to skillfully adapt presentation style depending on the audience
Expert multi-tasking ability to handle multiple assignments, work quickly, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and pay close attention to details

Skills

Communications strategy
Client relations
Project management
Team leadership
Media relations
Writing
Editing
Mentoring
Business development
RFP response
Client service
Public speaking
Adaptable presentation style
Multi-tasking
Attention to detail

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid
In-office 3 per week

Experience Level

Account Director
Vice President

Salary/Compensations

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

About the Company

BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world.
Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence.
The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution.
Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more.
Made up of leading firms 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 communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team.
Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.
Orchestra's Sports Business practice is a fast-growing, integrated team of communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications.
We are sports junkies who leverage our industry knowledge with decades of combined experience in the sectors that are increasingly intertwined with the business of sports, including real estate, financial services, consumer brands, technology and more.
We work with clients across the sports ecosystem, including the MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL, NWSL and Liga MX; professional teams, ownership groups, women’s sports organizations; investment firms, private equity and financial services companies investing in sports; and clients in the rapidly expanding sports gaming and betting sectors.
Our team collaborates closely with colleagues across the Orchestra network to deliver creative, high-impact communications strategies that move audiences and shape narratives.
We're part of Orchestra, 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.

Equal Opportunity

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.