Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution of paid media for Amex’s sports sponsorships and tentpole moments
• Maximize the impact of sports portfolio and media investments in alignment with brand positioning and goals, through development of a strategic approach and tactical execution, including the integration of sports media into broader US above-the-line media campaigns
• Enable the operations, partner management, and end-to-end execution of all sports sponsorship and contractual media including broadcast sponsorships, integrations as well as social & digital paid media
• Work across cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated, prospect-facing plans for full-season and activation-led heat moments
• Incorporate an external perspective by maintaining a pulse on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities

Requirements

• Experience in paid media planning, strategy and execution required
• Experience in managing brand presence around major sports leagues required
• Experience working with or managing agencies and media partners required, with a preference on agency background
• Excellent project/process management and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Deep understanding of the sports media landscape, with a heavy emphasis on broadcast and broadcast sponsorships, and digital media
• Skilled at clearly and persuasively articulating ideas, with a proficiency in creating advanced level presentations for a broad range of audiences
• Excellent relationship management skills with proven ability to build and strengthen relationships at all levels
• Able to work autonomously and lead collaboratively with a strong ability to bring others along
• Inherent collaborative spirit and comfort in a matrixed environment; able to directly partner across Global Media and Media Analytics teammates, working together and relying on each other’s expertise to achieve campaign goals
• Strong partner management skills with proven ability to influence & negotiate

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities