Senior Manager, Alumni and Player Relations

Major League Baseball is looking for a Senior Manager, Alumni & Player Relations to serve as a dynamic, strategic, and deeply relational professional who will bridge the gap between the executive office and the field, acting as a trusted liaison for current and former Major League players. In this role, your primary mission will be twofold: optimizing media opportunities to elevate our players' platforms and the MLB brand, and building authentic, lasting relationships that ensure players remain engaged, supported, and connected to the game throughout their lifetimes.ResponsibilitiesMedia & Communications ManagementStreamline and manage the end-to-end process for current and former player media appearances, ensuring alignments with MLB's brand guidelines and player comfortBrief and prepare players for high-profile interviews, press conferences, and promotional tours, providing talking points and media training when necessaryWork hand-in-hand across our Player Engagement & Communications teams to proactively pitch and secure compelling media placements (print, broadcast, digital, and social) that highlight player narratives, community impact, and diverse backgroundsServe as boots on the ground at player activations, ensuring the player experience is top notch while obligations are being met within agreed-upon parameters, managing stakeholder & talent needsPlayer Relations & EngagementBuild and maintain high-trust, authentic relationships with active players, alumni, and their representatives (agents, business managers, etc.)Develop and execute initiatives to keep former players actively involved in league events, community outreach, and international growth initiatives, both across our Commissioner’s Ambassador Program and larger alumni networkServe as an advocate and ear for the player community, communicating their insights, concerns, and ideas back to the Commissioner’s officeCoordinate player participation in jewel events, including the All-Star Game, Postseason, World Series, and international seriesQualifications & Skills5–7 years of professional experience in public relations, talent management, player relations, or sports communications. Experience working directly with professional athletes or high-profile public figures is strictly requiredBachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, or a related fieldDeep, comprehensive knowledge of Major League Baseball—its history, current storylines, cultural impact, and the unique challenges faced by modern athletesExceptional interpersonal skills, adept at building trust, maintaining strict confidentiality, and navigating complex personal dynamicsStellar written, verbal, and presentation skills; media training experience is a strong plusProfessional proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred, given our diverse player pipelineWillingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, to align with the MLB season scheduleSalary Range: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 (Base Salary) + BonusAs a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.Top MLB Perks & BenefitsCompetitive Benefits PackageCompany 401K ContributionPaid Time Off and HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveAccess to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TVDiscounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.comEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Onsite/Online Training & Development ProgramsTuition ReimbursementDisability Benefits (short term and long term)Life and Accidental Death InsurancePet InsuranceWhy MLB?Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.California Residents: Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!