About NYRRNew York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to thepeople, andhas 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 visitwww.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 ofdifferent backgrounds. Checking off every single requirementonour job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, pleasesubmityour 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 EmployerAbout the DepartmentThe Runner Products and Services team?supports the training, racing and community experience of our runners?—through classes, seminars, and customized training programs, and tailored customer service. The Runner Services team is the information source for our runners, serving for a conduit of information and an advocate for NYRR's runner-first philosophy both online and at the NYRR RUNCENTER. Our NYRR RUNCENTER also offers programming and serves as a hub of resources for our runners year-round.NYRR's Charity Programs include more than 500 Official Charity Partners whose runners raise over $40 million annually.?NYRR's ITO Program operates in 100+ countries, and across six continents, and brings more than 15,000 international runners across the finish line at the TCS NYC Marathon.About the PositionAs a Digital Products Specialist, you'll lead NYRR's digital communities, including the NYRR, TCS NYC Marathon, and RBC Brooklyn Half Strava Clubs. This role involves crafting engaging content, integrating Strava features, and monitoring metrics to track progress. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be key to align digital products with NYRR's strategy. You'll also contribute to shaping the digital product strategy and roadmap alongside the Digital Products team.Job Responsibilities(primary and secondary duties):Manage, engage with, and grow current and future NYRR digital communities, including the NYRR (258K members), TCS NYC Marathon (26K+) and RBC Brooklyn Half Strava ClubsIdeate, create, and share relevant, engaging, and strategic content with each community, leveraging current Strava features (e.g. events, routes) as well as future featuresPartner with internal and external teams to help bring Strava features to NYRR audience (e.g. Strava interactive race routes on NYRR website)Monitor and report on key metrics to track digital products and communities progressCollaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization to keep digital products in line with NYRR's wider strategyPartner with Digital Products team on digital product strategy and roadmapJob Requirements:Experience:3 years of relevant work experienceSocial media; content strategy & creationEducation & Certifications:Bachelor's Degree PreferredSkills and Attributes:Empathy toward the global running communityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience working collaborativelyProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)Exposure to fitness tracking apps (e.g. Strava)Passionate about NYRR's mission and the running spaceSalary: $30.00/HourNYRR requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.
