Senior Manager, State Government Relations

MAJOR PURPOSE

Responsible for advocating on behalf of MLB and its Clubs on a variety of issues before state legislative, executive, and rulemaking bodies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, communicate, and explain MLB’s position on legislation, regulations, and other proposals to state lawmakers, regulators, and other government officials
• Monitor legislative and regulatory activity, and identify proposals of strategic, financial, and operational importance to MLB
• Coordinate with Club government affairs personnel regarding overlapping policy issues
• Maintain strategic relationships with state and local elected officials, staff, and agencies in various jurisdictions
• Travel to state capitols and conferences to meet with government officials
• Testify in state legislative and regulatory hearings in support of MLB and its Clubs
• Draft written testimony, advocacy pieces, talking points, briefings, and PowerPoint presentations for various audiences
• Develop subject matter expertise on a range of policy issues that affect professional sports
• Oversee MLB’s use of contract lobbyists and membership in trade organizations, where applicable
• Support MLB’s federal lobbying efforts as needed
• Perform related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• B.A. and a minimum of 3 years of State-level government relations and/or regulatory experience required
• Strong oral and written communication (including editing) skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Professional demeanor, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines
• This position will be based in New York City but require significant travel
• Experience drafting submissions to governmental bodies is required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; advanced knowledge preferred