Overview
The Partner Media Management team manages the commercialization strategy and execution of media sponsorship and advertising efforts for MLS & SUM properties. As a department, PMM plays an important role in helping the larger MLS/SUM organization to articulate the value proposition of assets across owned, operated and distributed media channels to both internal and external partners, ultimately driving value for the enterprise, official marketing partners and broadcast/distribution media partners.
The Manager, Business Operations will assist in the development of our monetization strategy, execution of advertising and sponsorship initiatives, and creation of partner narratives with data-driven insights.
Responsibilities
- Identify marketplace trends in the consumer data and social sponsorship space, then build monetizable solutions that keep our business at the forefront of the sports sponsorship landscape
- Develop audience extension opportunities that offer quality engagement and help deliver against critical sponsorship metrics
- Implement paid social campaigns to extend the reach of sponsorship positions
- Work with our official marketing partners to execute against audience segmentation and data append needsIdentify and socialize digital and social insights that highlight the growth and engagement delivered across MLS/SUM Digital assets
- Contribute to the performance management optimization process to ensure the full revenue recognition of advertising and sponsorship campaigns
- Support Partnership Marketing, Properties & Events, Business Alliances and Strategic Planning with media sales insights and analysis
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ year of experience, with 3+ years of experience in digital media buying, digital sponsorship execution and/or media data analytics
Required Skills
- Understanding of digital advertising and social sponsorship models
- Ability to implement media buys across social platforms that deliver against critical metrics
- In-depth knowledge of social media analytics and tools
- Experience working across multiple constituent internal and external groups
- Diligent work ethic, willingness to roll up sleeves to drive and lead a commitment to excellence
- Superior organization and project management skills with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multifaceted organization
- Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
- Meticulous with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Total Rewards
Starting Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000. MLS/SUM base salaries are contingent upon several factors including individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.
We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent through the following:
- Benefits – comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a suite of programs to promote well-being including a $500 Wellness Reimbursement. A generous PTO offering, and hybrid Office/Remote Work Schedule are also offered to promote Work-Life balance.
- Career & Professional Development – on the job training, feedback, and on-going educational opportunities to continue your personal and professional development.
- Employee Engagement – office perks, discounts and employee events that go “beyond the traditional paycheck” to make you feel a part of our team and inspire you to elevate the Game!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. MLS/SUM complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.