Associate, Communications

Job Summary:

The Communications Associate will provide support to the Communications Department of the New York Mets, specifically focused on baseball media. This role will assist in the day-to-day execution of media operations, including working with players, media, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and high-quality communications. The position offers valuable hands-on experience across a variety of communications functions.

This is a fixed-term full-time position, expected to start in October 2026 through December 2027.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Media Relations & Game-Day Operations 

• Support player and media interactions, including interviews and press conferences 

• Assist with setup and operation of press areas for home games 

• Distribute postgame notes and provide research support to media members 

• Assist with press conferences, including facilitating reporter access 

Writing & Editorial 

• Contribute to the creation of daily game notes used by media 

• Assist with development of the annual Media Guide, including research, data entry, fact-checking, and proofreading 

• Support writing and editing for Mets Magazine (game day publication) 

• Assist with the Year in Review publication, including content updates and proofreading 

• Support drafting and editing press releases 

• Perform media analysis and draft reports and press summaries 

Media Operations & Content Distribution 

• Compile and distribute daily media clips to internal stakeholders and media 

• Monitor broadcast and digital outlets to gather Mets-related video coverage and produce clip summaries 

• Assist with credentialing operations, including preparation and distribution of media credentials 

• Monitor social media to keep tabs on the latest trends and news 

• Support media parking logistics on game days 

Cross-Functional & Event Support 

• Partner with the Community Engagement team to help secure media coverage for events 

• Assist with offseason media activities and organizational charitable events 

• Provide general operational and administrative support to the Communications department including monitoring the media relations inbox  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Sports Administration/ Management, or a related field 

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills 

• Availability to work nights and weekends, as assigned, based on the Mets schedule 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills