Hybrid Business Development and Content Sales Coordinator chez New York Road Runners
New York Road Runners · New York, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid
- Junior
- Bureau à New York
About NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people, and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire through running, aiming to empower people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness.
NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.
Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org.
At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Department
Strategic Partnerships and Business Development is responsible for developing revenue-generating partnerships from corporate and community-based organizations and managing those relationships. Partnerships vary from year-round engagement to specific races and events. The Content Sales team focuses on building revenue through content-driven opportunities. This includes identifying strategic opportunities across formats such as film, podcasts, digital video, broadcast, experiential and more. Content Sales works closely with departments across NYRR as well as external partners to develop, package, and sell compelling content and activations that supports partner goals while driving revenue for NYRR.
About the Position
Reporting to the Head of Content Sales, the Coordinator supports day-to-day operations, assisting with the planning, execution, and delivery of content-driven sponsorship programs. The coordinator will work in a team environment across internal departments and external partners, helping to track deliverables, manage timelines, and support administrative functions and live events. This role requires availability on some evenings and weekends to support partner-sponsored programming at the NYRR RunCenter featuring the New Balance RunHub, as well as NYRR races and marquee events such as the TCS New York City Marathon. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment. They bring strong communication skills, a working understanding of branded content, marketing, or media planning, and a proactive approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously. This position offers exposure to a wide range of learning opportunities and hands-on experience supporting high-profile partner programs.
Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):
- Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to supervisors including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, organizing files, compiling reports and maintaining project trackers and calendars
- Organize and maintain a shared drive of creative assets, trackers, and documentation to ensure accessibility and accuracy across the team
- Attend and contribute to meetings by taking notes and drafting concise recaps and actionable summaries
- Support the development of content sales by drafting sales collateral and supporting the team in sales meetings
- Proofread and format decks and documents to ensure all materials are accurate, up-to-date, visually clear, and on-brand
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional departments to ensure content sponsorships are executed on time and in alignment with partner expectations
- Provide support for budgeting, invoicing, and documentation processes related to sponsored content and event activations
- Attend assigned races and productions, supporting event execution in all weather conditions to help ensure successful delivery of media and partner activations (which may include signage setup, hospitality support, product distribution, or volunteer coordination)
- Liaise with internal teams to track content milestones and ensure timely delivery of sponsorship-related assets
- Contribute to the ongoing development of department workflows, processes, tools, and documentation
- Assist in researching potential new partners and opportunities for content-driven sponsorship
- Stay informed on competitive and marketplace trends, sharing relevant updates with the team to inform planning and strategy
- Provide general support to the Business Development and Strategic Partnerships team on seasonal campaigns and special projects
- Demonstrate strong decision-making, critical thinking, and a proactive mindset to meet fast-paced deadlines
- Adapt to feedback and apply learnings to improve performance and contribution to team goals
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- Familiarity with content marketing, sponsorships, and/or media planning; experience supporting pitch development, direct sales or campaign execution is a plus
- Previous employment or internship with a sports property through a league, university or similar organization, media organization, digital/content team, or integrated marketing/media sales agency
- Project management experience
Education & Certifications:
- Two or four-year degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field preferred
Skills and Attributes:
- Outstanding organizational skills including impeccable attention to detail, time management, and a strong sense of personal accountability
- Ability to work independently, using good judgement, resourcefulness and the ability to sustain productivity under pressure
- Comfortable with data and demonstrates the ability to make recommendations based on data analysis
- High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
- High level of competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) as well as Outlook
- Working knowledge of Salesforce and presentation design software a plus
- Ability to display positive attitude and remain flexible
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Sense of ownership, responsibility, and accountability
- Comfortable problem solving for and communicating with large groups of people
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work outdoors for long-periods of time (standing and/or sitting)
Other Requirements:
- All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon.
Salary: $55,000/year (overtime eligible)
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