What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Celebrity Relations (Contractor) position at Major League Baseball (MLB)?
At Major League Baseball, we believe in the power of connection—between our players, our fans, and the broader entertainment world. We’re looking for an experienced Director, Celebrity Relations on a long-term contract basis to help us strengthen those connections by leading our talent relations efforts. This role will work under the direction of MLB’s Vice President of Player Engagement and will be instrumental in fostering relationships between MLB, high-profile talent, and the entertainment industry.
Key Responsibilities
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.MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
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 accommodations@mlb.com. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead MLB’s talent relations strategy, deepening relationships with key talent and enhancing their engagement with MLB, its players, and its marquee events.
- Source and recommend talent for activations that align with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate closely with MLB’s Entertainment, Marketing, and Player Engagement teams to ensure a cohesive talent relationship strategy.
- Identify and secure talent for high-profile events, including the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game and other VIP experiences.
- Facilitate connections between MLB players and top-tier talent, fostering meaningful collaborations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with MLB Clubs to coordinate talent engagement opportunities at the local level.
- Maintain strong relationships with talent managers, ensuring they are informed about MLB happenings and opportunities.
- 10-12 years of experience in talent relations/talent management, with established industry relationships.
- A proven track record of working with high-profile talent and talent managers.
- Strong discretion and integrity, serving as a trusted representative of MLB and its partners.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to provide timely updates and strategic recommendations.
- High availability and responsiveness to evolving opportunities and needs.
- This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping how MLB engages with top talent. If you’re passionate about entertainment, sports, and creating meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you.
- This is a REMOTE position with flexible hours (contingent on peak season and events).
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.MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. California based applicants have certain rights under California law. Please see our California Recruitment Privacy Policy for more details.
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 accommodations@mlb.com. 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!
