Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of partnership strategies, programs , and long-term initiatives that support client objectives and priorities within the NBA vertical.
• Leads the planning, coordination, fulfillment, and execution of partnership assets and deliverables, including logistics, timelines, budgets, stakeholder approvals, and post-activation reporting.
• Manages relationships and workflows with clients, partners, third-party vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support seamless program delivery.
• Maintains project plans, status reports, timelines, and approval processes, and tracks program spending against approved budgets.
• Supports audience, demographic, industry, and performance research to inform partnership strategy, activation concepts, and client recommendations.
• Develops clear presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials in collaboration with internal team members.
• Learns and manages project-management platforms and legal review processes to facilitate the creation, routing, and approval of project documents.
• Maintains a strong understanding of the client’s products, services, business priorities, and partnership objectives and communicates them effectively to current and prospective partners.
• Builds trusted client and partner relationships through proactive communication, responsive service, and a strong understanding of business and partnership objectives to support new and repeat business opportunities.
• Monitors developments across sports, entertainment, media, and culture to identify relevant trends, opportunities, and implications for clients .

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required.
• Four or more years of relevant experience, including at least two years of direct account and project management experience. Experience in the sports or entertainment industry is preferred.
• Current knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape, particularly the NBA, with a strong understanding of cultural trends and emerging developments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word , and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with numbers and translate large amounts of data into clear, accessible insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail .
• Ability to think creatively and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Benefits

• Professional Development : Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave : We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan : 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare : Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary : Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
• Commuter Benefits : Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available