Coordinator/Sr Coordinator, Sponsorships and Activations

Responsibilities

• Support in the planning and execution of brand sponsorships and activations
• Collaborate with multiple internal departments, external partners and our agency of record to drive positive brand perception, preference and loyalty
• Support activations that creatively blend the established brand presence of our partners with American’s
• Champion the brand’s tone of voice in all marketing assets, including copy and creative
• Take ownership of tasks/projects and proactively communicate next steps, timelines and potential issues to appropriate stakeholders – including during ambiguous situations
• Project manage sponsorship-related campaigns from start to finish and develop ongoing results reporting
• Work with the in-house legal department (and respective agencies/partners) to support the development of contracts/agreements for talent, ambassadors and influencers
• Act with urgency and model sound strategic judgement to others including department and company leadership
• Other tasks, as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Advertising or related area or equivalent experience/training
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Advertising or related area or equivalent experience/training
• Experience in partnerships, sports marketing, sponsorships, community relations, events, corporate social responsibility and/or cause marketing with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Prior experience working with outside agencies
• Knowledge and experience with planning and executing large-scale events and activations
• Prior project management experience
• Creative, visual thinking skills with an ability to think “outside the box”
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, under tight deadlines and with excellence
• Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
• Feel free to be yourself at American