Sr. Manager, Sports Marketing

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end marketing campaigns for NBC Sports properties, coordinating cross-functional initiatives and activation with budget ownership.

  • Own end-to-end marketing campaigns for NBC Sports properties across streaming and linear.
  • Must-have: 6+ years in campaign development/execution in media, agency, or sports marketing.
  • Lead cross-functional activation with internal teams and external partners; budget ownership for select properties.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • PROPERTY LEADERSHIP AND REPRESENTATION: Responsible for day-to-day management of process and development of season-long roadmap for assigned properties
  • Proactively collaborate cross-functionally with various NBCUniversal and NBC Sports business units, including production, programming, partnerships, social, sales, digital & marketing internal teams and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment on Sports Marketing plans and initiatives
  • Present property and campaign updates to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs and strategies
  • Represent owned properties on a regular basis with appropriate level staff members at external partners
  • Represent owned sports properties with cross-NBCU partners for multi-title/property marketing efforts
  • Own and manage consumer activation budget for select properties

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum of six (6+) years of professional experience in campaign development and execution, ideally within a media company, professional sports league, or at an advertising, marketing, branded content, or media agency
  • Experience managing at least one direct report
  • Experience with the Olympics, MLB and/or the streaming space is a plus
  • Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
  • Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Preferred

  • Has high standards for work, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively take direction and apply learnings to everyday responsibilities, a positive can-do attitude
  • Ability to oversee multiple projects and delegate effectively
  • Highly resourceful problem solver, with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Works well in a team, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and grace under pressure
  • Creative, well organized, possesses a strong work ethic with a desire to excel and willingness to learn
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with internal partners and external agencies

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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