Job Title: Manager of Media Relations

Department: Media Relations
Reports To: Senior Director of Media Relations
FLSA: Salary, Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the coordination of media requests for Major League players and baseball operations personnel.
Travel to spring training and perform essential media relations duties during that time.
Travel occasionally with the team.
Assist in the credentialing process for access to Great American Ball Park and during spring training the player development complex in Goodyear.
Write press releases and other media materials.
Assist in the preparation of daily game notes.
Assist in the compilation of the media guide.
Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience, Education and Licensure:

Associate’s degree in public or media relations, communications or journalism required
Bachelor’s degree is required
Preference given to candidates with experience with another Major League team or its affiliates, with experience as a member of the working media and/or with experience in the sports information department at a college or university.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven ability to work cooperatively within the organization and with other clubs, players, fans and media.
Perform research and conduct oral and written presentations.
Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities.

Expectations:

Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
Performs duties as workload necessitates.
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
Meet Department productivity standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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