About the position
The Sr. Manager, Sports Marketing, will lead projects to support the planning and execution of marketing various high-profile NBC Sports properties including playing a key role on the NBA on NBC and Peacock marketing team. This position will be responsible for helping to the goal of driving awareness, subscriber acquisition and viewership of sports properties across streaming, linear and digital platforms. This role will report to the Director, Consumer Engagement.
Responsibilities
- Create multiple plans and lead the execution of marketing campaigns for NBC Sports properties across streaming and linear.
- Develop workflow leading into campaign launches, run meetings and oversee tracking of progress on all asset deliverables and recapping of campaigns.
- Manage day-to-day process and timelines for assigned properties.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various NBCUniversal and NBC Sports business units to ensure alignment on Consumer Engagement plans and initiatives.
- Proactively contribute new ideas and thoughts to the plan and execution of CE and larger cross company efforts.
- Manage direct report and invest in developing team members to support NBC Sports.
- Oversee creation of reports and presentations around marketing efforts for property initiatives.
- Present ideas and final deliverables to internal and external teams, and communicate with senior leaders about marketing programs and strategies.
- Supervise RFP with agencies and oversee all aspects of execution of the plan.
- Communicate regularly with appropriate level staff members at external partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of six (6+) years of professional experience ideally at an advertising, marketing, branded content, or media agency.
- Experience in the NBA and in the streaming space is a plus.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
- Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years or older.
Nice-to-haves
- High standards for work, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively take direction and apply learnings to everyday responsibilities.
- Highly resourceful and a 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.
- Must be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
