Job Description

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 vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

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

The New York Road Runners Public Affairs department  encompasses NYRR ’s Public Relations, Government  Affairs,  and Community Engagement. Public Relations  shares the stories of NYRR participants, events, and programs with media to drive awareness of NYRR ’s nonprofit mission, elevating the organization and its executives as industry leaders, while also enhancing and protecting the company ’s reputation. Government Relations & Community Engagement manages NYRR's relationships with local and state elected officials, and governmental agencies, as well as its relationships with community stakeholders, from our runners and clubs to like-minded organizations. Public Affairs serves as a bridge for the organization and external stakeholders to advance NYRR’s mission by building and strengthening relationships with media, government, community stakeholders, and key partners across New York City and beyond.

About the Position

Direct reporting to the Chief Communications Officer and Head of Public Relations— the PR Coordinator – Talent / Grand Marshals will join the department seasonally, ahead of and during the TCS New York City Marathon, from August through early November. I In this role, during lead-up working an average of 30 hours a week with race week hours increasing with potential overtime, the PR Coordinator – Talent / Grand Marshals will be responsible for supporting the logistics for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Grand Marshals, which will include a celebrity Grand Marshal and multiple honorary Grand Marshals in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the five-borough New York City Marathon. Support will focus on the lead-up to marathon day, race week—including coordinating travel, hospitality, media appearances, all race-week events and activities—and the race-day logistics of their VIP experience.

Job Responsibilities:

PRE-RACE DAY – responsibilities include:

• Support PR team in planning and organizing logistics for the Grand Marshal’s race-week and race-day events and activities, including press interviews and event appearances
• Work with NYRR PR team and external PR agency to coordinate and schedule pre-race Grand Marshal interviews
• Coordinating travel to/from New York City for Celebrity/Honorary Grand Marshals
• Participate in internal meetings with Grand Marshal working group, PR team, event leads, PR agency team members, etc.
• Escort/staff Celebrity/Honorary Grand Marshals for any appearances/interviews
• Support other PR-related projects as needed

• RACE-DAY – responsibilities include:
  • Coordinate/staff Celebrity/Honorary Grand Marshals for full day of activities at the Start and Finish lines, and VIP Hospitality

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations, production, event operations, and/or talent management required
• Experience working with celebrities / talent / principals is required
• Experience in events is required; large-scale events preferred

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in English, public relations, communications, journalism, sports management, or related field preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• A collaborator with strong project management skills
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong ability to multitask, meet and perform under tight deadlines, think clearly under pressure, and exercise good judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excellent customer service skills

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work weekends and nights as required
• Passion for New York Road Runners’ mission is a plus

Salary: $30/hour (Overtime Eligible)