Ticketing and Hospitality Coordinator – ECB

Working from within the ECB Finance Department, you will be responsible for the administration, organisation and logistics of the internal tickets and hospitality requirements for the ECB.

This role will maintain excellent working relationships with the major match venues, and work across a number of internal ECB departments to coordinate the various stakeholder requirements and ensure the tickets and hospitality programme is delivered in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives, and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

  • Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
  • Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
  • Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
  • Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

  • You enjoy work which requires a keen attention to detail.
  • You are a clear and articulate communicator with the sense of humour required to deal with high pressured situations.
  • You thrive in a busy, challenging and exciting environment where no two days are alike.
  • You enjoy interacting with people in and around the business and developing strong working relationships.

YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Coordination of the company ticket and hospitality requirements for all Men’s and Women’s Major Matches. Ensuring key sponsor, partner and internal requirements are met, staging agreement deadlines are adhered to and ECB requirements are correctly recorded and allocated whilst reducing costs incurred where possible.
  • Preparing summary spreadsheets for each venue with the cost for all tickets and hospitality orders.
  • Maintaining and managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships (e.g. major match venues). Liaising with individuals at all levels in relevant organisations, dealing with itinerary, match information, dietary requirements, tickets and placing orders for partners.
  • Lead contact for both ticket managers and hospitality managers at venues on Major Match days.
  • Working with internal departments to ensure cost control and liaising with partners.
  • Timely reconciliations of ticket and hospitality accounts to ensure costs are correctly accounted for and department budgets can be accurately tracked.
  • Support on Major Match accounts, both in event of a refund and at the end of the season to allow insurance to be placed.
  • Raising Purchase Orders / processing invoices promptly to ensure ECB has up to date cost information.
  • Credit control process for additional purchases – summarising and confirming costs for departments and partners, ensuring invoices for partners are raised and chasing for payments.
  • Provision of accurate pre-season information and completion of post-season review and reporting to identify and mitigate challenges.
  • Contributing to additional projects and duties as required.

YOU’LL HAVE

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to organise, effectively prioritise and work to deadlines.
  • Experience in both stakeholder management and project management
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, in particular, Excel.
  • Very good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Weekend/evening work may be required during the busy cricket season.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days’ holiday
  • Private medical insurance
  • Non-contributory 8% pension
  • Life assurance
  • Free on-site gym
  • Subsidised canteen
  • 30% Castore discount

Digital Content Development, DTC – NBA

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.

As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success.

Position Summary:

The Digital Content Development Manager will work closely with NBA content stakeholders and 3rd-party content partners in the development and distribution of content that will drive the subscriber acquisition goals of NBA digital products (DTC). The role will create a cohesive consumer experience by facilitating the development and planning of a mix of internally generated content, original source creative, and community content.

Major Responsibility:

  • Develop content franchises for the NBA App and NBA.com, aligning with internal and Warner Media Discovery Sports personnel on content development process, distribution, and promotion.
  • Have a strategic voice when it comes to daily & tentpole content- understanding all content assets that are available to deliver an outstanding fan experience; consistently reviewing analytics to get to efficient distribution for the NBA App, NBA.com
  • Collaborate with Content Creation personnel on what is needed around content creation needs for the mobile app, website and connected devices to ensure delivery of best-in-class content.
  • Work with 3rd parties, contractors and freelance staff to plan and develop content franchises focused on lifestyle, fashion, analytics, influencers, etc.
  • Maintain dashboard on performance metrics for specific content series & franchises and optimize programming plans against key insights.
  • Execute priorities for content development with a focus on seeing process through from pitch to publish.
  • On-site editorial feature or content capture, when needed, around league-related events sought at improving NBA digital products
  • Work with Product & Digital Content Strategy on content reporting, testing & future product enhancements
  • Understand all content available (league, teams, affiliate leagues) to vet viable content franchises that would perform best on the respective platforms & in markets
  • Assist in the marketing plans for tentpole content franchises

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about all aspects of basketball, including but not limited to analytics, rules of the game, and key cultural touchpoints.
  • Strong project management and interpersonal skills, with ability to take initiative in an ambitious, fast-paced environment of multiple priorities
  • Guide in how to best develop content that will be relevant for a global audience around the players, teams, and game itself to showcase across digital and social channels
  • Knowledgeable and curious about the social, digital, linear, and direct-to-consumer landscape Familiarity with publishing operations in Content Management Systems (WordPress preferred)
  • Knowledge of basketball analytics and the rules of the game Solid understanding of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat.
  • Strong writing and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to implement an editorial judgment
  • Ability and willingness to work on deadline and balance multiple tasks at once with a detailed and thorough approach
  • Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team
  • This position will require some travel, as well as night & weekend work
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, matrix organization Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word applications
  • Familiarity with Airtable and Google Suite Ability to cultivate effective partnerships with external companies, representing the NBA in a manner that befits the organization, working to represent the NBA’s interests, but in a way that acknowledges partners’ goals as well
  • Willingness and ability to engage with stakeholders (including senior executives), communicate insights and problem-solving in a flexible, professional manner
  • Exceptional verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Experience Needed Minimum of 4 years of experience in a social/content/digital role
  • You have developed and planned content for digital or social platforms
  • You understand digital analytics & trends to know the best types of content to use on respective platforms
  • Track record for successfully driving digital audience/customer/fan growth and revenue through content across platforms for a direct-to-consumer brand.
  • Subscription experience strongly preferred Prior expertise working in sports or lifestyle content preferred, but not required

Education: Bachelor’s degree or production qualification required; preferably in content production or digital marketing or related discipline

The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.

The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About The NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

Strategy Manager – The Jockey Club

Based at: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategy Manager to join our amazing Commercial team to identify & support delivery of commercial strategic projects and planning to drive long term revenue growth for The Jockey Club, ensuring that we act for the good of British racing in everything we do.

About The Jockey Club

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 course’s, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

The Strategy Manager will

¨ Identify and support the Head of Strategy to deliver key strategic projects and new business initiatives that create a step change in Group revenues – both around core racing product and in new areas.

¨Develop financial models and cases to support your analysis and enable data-driven decision-making.

¨Distil data, insights and information into clear and compelling written presentations / strategic papers.

¨ Use a data-driven approach at all times, combining internal and external data where appropriate to drive decision making at every level.

¨ Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to prepare the analysis required to evaluate business, market and M&A opportunities.

¨ Support the Executive team to help monitor the strategic direction for the Group via annual and five-year planning processes.

¨ Drive a culture of insight-led continuous improvement across all revenue streams, such as raceday (ticketing, hospitality, catering), venue diversification, sponsorship, broadcast and digital media, and betting.

¨Act as a thought leader, sharing and applying learnings from other sports, leisure and entertainment organisations.

About you

¨ Experience of working in strategy functions in house or in a consulting firm

¨ Leading analysis and modelling within strategic projects

¨ High level of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

¨ Knowledge of trends in the leisure and sports industries

¨ Sound financial knowledge and understanding of business modelling.

¨ Outstanding analytical skills, including skills in financial modelling and strategic evaluation.

¨ Creativity and curiosity to find and apply data and comparable case studies to a strategic question.

What we offer in return

¨ All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our TeamPass Ticket scheme.

¨ An award-winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution

¨ A healthcare cash back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.

¨ 25 days annual leave

¨ Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers

¨ A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride to work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

If you think you have everything we’re looking for and more, then we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 1st March but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have a large number of applications

Strategic Partnerships Manager – Tottenham Hotspur

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English Premier League Club, based in North London.

Led by the late great Bill Nicholson, the Club became the first in England to win the League and FA Cup Double in 1961, and the first in the UK to win a European Trophy two years later. Spurs has since been home to some of the game’s great entertainers, including Jimmy Greaves, Glenn Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne, David Ginola, Gareth Bale, Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane.

In April 2019, the Club opened an iconic new stadium that sits at the heart of a £1billion sport-led regeneration of North Tottenham. The stadium is the largest football club stadium in London and is a multi-use venue with the ability to host a variety of events 365 days a year, including NFL, boxing, rugby, concerts and other major events, plus visitor attractions including Stadium Tours and the Dare Skywalk.

The stadium development scheme has to date created more than 4,000 new jobs for local people, with circa £300m pumped into the local economy each year.

Tottenham Hotspur has:

• A clear strategy to develop talent from within its Academy, showcased by a strong track record of Academy players graduating to the first-team squad.

• A £100m state-of-the-art Training Centre that supports the Club’s ambition to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

• Commercial partnerships with globally recognised brands including AIA Group Limited (AIA), one of the world’s leading providers of life insurance services, and Nike, the world’s leading sports footwear and apparel company.

• A commitment to minimizing its environmental impact across Club operations, being named as the greenest in the Premier League for the past three years. Tottenham Hotspur is a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, committing to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and become net zero carbon by 2040.

• An award-winning Foundation that is renowned for creating opportunities to help enhance the lives of people in its local community through education, employment, health and social inclusion programmes.

The Club is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to be the Club’s day-to-day contact with key domestic and international strategic partners that support these relationships and helps enable all parties involved to derive maximum value.

Key Responsibilities:

International Tours & Exhibition Matches:

  • Deliver the Club’s International Tour & Exhibition Match Programmes for the Club’s representative First Team Squads (Men’s and Women’s)
  • Deliver the Club’s Domestic Exhibition Match Programmes for the Club’s representative First Teams Squads (Men’s and Women’s), including working alongside key stakeholders to deliver such events (e.g. Football & Operations)
  • Deliver the Club’s International Promotional Tour and Virtual Tour Programmes as and when the Club elects to deliver such Programmes
  • If and when appropriate, deliver Tour & Exhibition Match Programmes for the Club’s Legends (subject to the Club’s broader Ambassadorial programme) and Academy teams.

International Development:

  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and the Partnerships Director to manage and deliver the Club’s international development strategy
  • Working with key colleagues as appropriate, deliver key Club-wide international ventures as and when appropriate (e.g. marquee international campaigns)

NFL:

  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the Partnerships Director and other key colleagues on the ongoing delivery of the NFL partnership
  • Working alongside key colleagues as appropriate, help to deliver the Club’s broader activation of the NFL partnership, including activation of both the NFL London Games and other key initiatives during the partnership
  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships, Partnerships Director and other key colleagues in the future development of the NFL partnership

Other Strategic Partnerships:

  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the Partnerships Director and other key colleagues in the ongoing delivery of activation frameworks and Programmes that bring to life any other strategic partnerships e.g. the likes of Saracens and any other long-term strategic partners including venue partners and international partners

Due to the nature of the industry, some out of hours working, including weekends, and international travel may be required from time to time.

Personal Attributes:

  • Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
  • Values & respects others, builds strong relationships, collaborates
  • Gets things done, delivers to high standards, takes responsibility
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail with ability to manage multi-faceted deliverables
  • Adapts quickly to new opportunities, new challenges and changing priorities
  • Responds positively and delivers under pressure
  • A proactive self-starter who can work automatously and within a team
  • Great drive and energy

Skills & Experience:

  • Excellent communication and relationship skills with a proven ability to achieve success when working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Proven experience managing delivery of tours, marketing programmes or similar initiatives with a complex logistical (travel) component
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing partnership activations or marketing programmes both domestically and internationally
  • Proven experience in building and managing positive relationships with industry contacts across all levels
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to think through commercial and operational opportunities and challenges with creativity
  • Proven understanding of the commercial landscape within the sports and entertainment sectors

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. Successful candidates are subject to DBS checks for this role.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomes applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications – 10/03/2023

Media Rights Opportunity – Equestrian, Germany – CHIO Aachen 2023

iSportConnect, in association with Content Arena, presents a media rights opportunity for the very best of Equestrian.

Tennis has Wimbledon and the equestrian sport has Aachen. At the traditional showgrounds, the top equestrian athletes in the world meet up from June 23rd – July 2nd to contest against each other in the five disciplines of jumping, dressage, eventing, four-in-hand driving and vaulting.

Attendances every year top 350,000, which creates an excellent atmosphere, going beyond sport, all captured by world-class production – which really makes it an interesting portfolio addition for broadcasters around the world.

Live rights, in addition to fully produced highlights programs as well as news access, are available on Content Arena Marketplace.

More info: https://app.contentarena.com/listing/TGSHB

Marketing Executive – Formula E

In its first eight seasons, Formula E has crowned seven different champions and celebrated 23 winners in 100 races. With more automotive manufacturers on the grid than any other motorsport, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is one of the world’s most compelling racing series and enters its ninth season as the fastest growing sport on the planet.

But we’re more than a race; Formula E was founded to counteract climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and as an unparalleled proving ground for race-to-road electric vehicle technologies. In Season 9, our ambition has grown as has our vision to accelerate sustainable human progress through an all out race for better futures. The only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, Formula E is a beacon for fans who want to enjoy edge-of-seat racing today at the same time as having a positive effect on the world tomorrow.

Formula E is a unique fusion of world class sport, sustainability, and cutting edge technology on a global stage. Season 9 signals the start of the Gen3 era in the sport with the debut of the third generation race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built. Formula E will also go further than ever before in Season 9 with 18 races in 13 iconic world cities.

Working With Us

At Formula E, we have created an environment that supports our colleagues to perform at their best. We are innovative, curious and we love the world we live in which is why we value sustainability. We believe that work should be fun and, whilst we are passionate about delivery, we are one team and supporting each other is key to our success.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, the Marketing Executive will support Formula E’s marketing strategy with a focus on marketing planning and operations, brand campaign execution, talent and activations. 

We are positioned for growth, focusing on building our direct to fan proposition alongside a powerful platform for Partners, Teams and Manufacturers. Working collaboratively with other Formula E departments and global agency partners, you will play a key part in delivering best-in-class campaigns to support our growth ambition. 

Key Deliverables

Implement global and local marketing activity, while maintaining high standards and delivering against our KPI’s

Delivering on both a tactical and operational level you’ll work across paid, event and digital marketing, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure effectiveness and excellence in all activities. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Marketing Planning and Operations 

  • Act as Studio Manager for the Video Creative Editor, ensuring projects are well briefed, reviewed and delivered on time.
  • Work horizontally across the team to plan distribution and amplification of content, whilst maximising the impact of our assets.
  • Collaboration with the Design and Content teams, partners and wider ecosystem on the development and timely approval of assets.
  • Manage the process for the wider brand and marketing team to submit and track POs, ensuring timely payment is made to suppliers.
  • Work cross-functionally with Event Experience, CRM, Gaming, Merchandise and Commercial teams, ensuring regular and accurate information flow.
  • Deliver regular reporting documents including post-event campaign reports and evaluation of brand campaigns.

Brand Campaigns

  • Develop marketing tactics to support brand awareness, broadcast tune-in and fan growth.
  • Supporting across consumer partnerships and develop mutual activation tactics to drive awareness and engagement of our brand.
  • Nurture external relationships with agency partners, racing teams, championship sponsors.

Talent and Influencer

  • Support the Talent and Influencer Managers with execution and delivery of their programmes. Includes contract negotiation, budget management, arranging travel and logistics, on-site talent hosting, reporting, identifying promotional opportunities and partner integration. 

Activations

  • Develop creative concepts and see through to production with activations in race cities.
  • Identifying new and innovative ways to bring the brand to life, connecting with a local and global audience.

Requirements:

Educational Attainment

  • A degree in a relevant field will be useful but is not a mandatory requirement. 

Knowledge Required

  • Understand the creative process from conception through to production

Experience Required 

  • Experience of working for a challenging brand or for a sports right holder will be beneficial.
  • Proven experience working in marketing, either for a brand or agency. 

Skills and Aptitudes Required

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work under minimum supervision to strict deadlines and to be able to quickly adapt to changing business needs.
  • Must be able to work autonomously and without reliance on structure. 

Interests

  • Knowledge of motorsport is not a core requirement but passion for the consumer/fan is.

Personal Qualities Required

  • The ability to work amongst a diverse international workforce. An appetite to work flexibly across multiple markets.
  • Thrive in a challenging environment, bringing entrepreneurial skills and proactivity to your day-to-day work.

Circumstances

  • A desire to travel across our global race calendar.

The Small Print:

Before applying, please make sure you read the Formula E Privacy Notice available on our website: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/jobs

We receive a high number of applications per role and therefore ONLY successful applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. Formula E is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a unique opportunity, a competitive salary and an environment that inspires innovation and supports professionals to perform at their best in their chosen fields.

Director, Multicultural Engagement and Integration – NHL

Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. With more than 600 employees across offices in New York, Toronto and Montreal, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.

Benefits to working at National Hockey League include:

  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision insurance effective on the date of hire
  • 401(K) Plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Annual Bonus
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Paid Company Holidays

Overview

Reporting to the VP of Multicultural Engagement and Integration, you will be responsible for the management and execution of multicultural marketing strategy across SGL business units.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assists VP of Multicultural Marketing on the development of various content ideas and publishing partnerships to attract multicultural hockey fans
  • Strategize and glean insights from data to make recommendations that inform future marketing initiatives to drive year over year growth of the multicultural fanbase
  • Development of key cultural SGL campaigns through stewardship of creative/digital assets including digital banners, home page takeover, slot virtual, video boards, monthly initiative emails, video assets (TV spots, pre-roll, billboards), program copy (PA/radio scripts, native ad copy, ticker copy), as well as updating initiative websites as needed.
  • Collaborate with Project Manager along with NHL Studios, Social team, Creative studio, and outside departments to gather creative asset specs for amplification and syndication of multicultural marketing campaigns 
  • Build and enhance relationships with national broadcasters in US (ESPN & Turner) and Canada (Sportsnet) with an eye towards collaborating on and extending SGL programs through our national broadcast partners
  • Support VP in selection and management of creative agency and external SGL collaborators
  • Track and manage invoices and content development costs of key cultural SGL campaigns

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7-9 years experience in project management for an in-house creative team or agency, sports league or entertainment company
  • Deep interest in culture and a pulse on worldwide events and trends
  • Proven track record for developing and executing long-term strategic plans, versed in analytics and consumer insights
  • Executive presence and presentation skills are important, and the successful candidate must be an effective communicator at all levels of organizations
  • Versed in providing marketing solutions and content development ideas that reach multicultural audiences
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Competencies

  • Communicates Effectively
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Detail Oriented
  • Financial Acumen
  • Problem Solving
  • Drives Quality Results
  • Effective Collaborator
  • Responsiveness
  • Manages Complexity

Salary Ranges for this role is: $115K to $140K

When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Events Project Manager – NBA Africa

Reporting to the NBAA Africa Event Lead, the Events Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, executing and project management of events and basketball programs as required by NBAA. The role includes management/support of all operational, administrative, financial and logistical aspects of event planning and execution.

The event and operations objectives of the NBAA include the following:

Conduct top-level, first-class professional basketball and partner related events across Africa Build the popularity and awareness of basketball and NBA across Africa Ensure consistency in the delivery of each event across the various markets Maximize budget and find synergies between each event/venue.

This role will report directly to the Events Lead, helping to progress all aspects of NBAA events. This position will encompass 65% travel in support of programs and partner deliverables across the continent.

Major Responsibility:

  • Key contributor to the planning and execution of NBAA events (e.g., basketball activities, hospitality events, fan activities, festivals, concerts etc.).
  • Develop client event strategies and recommend the budget, operational planning, and objectives within approve plans.
  • Create and manage event planning and execution templates.
  • Manage all NBA event related admin as it pertains to all supporting departments, legal, finance, basketball operations, compliance, risk, health and safety Contribute in Game Presentation and In-Arena Fan Experience, in cooperation with Live Program and Entertainment team Support management of event budgets, including tracking all event-related expenses.
  • Support management of agencies & vendors including market research, contracting process and on-going management Lead management of internal processes across due diligence and contractual deliverables for event related vendors and suppliers.
  • Support creative development for events, including management of the agency and internal processes Support management of logistics company responsible for event equipment and logistics.
  • Support Global Partnerships on partner deliverables including managing partners activations at venues .
  • Assist development and execution of on-site and post-event research
  • Produce and manage fact sheets for each event, including the development of event recaps & evaluations.
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication lines with the events teams in NBA and BAL offices, including Dakar, Johannesburg, London, and New York/New Jersey.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Verbal and written fluency in the English.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant global events experience
  • Demonstrated track record of managing events, preferably in the sports industry.
  • Available to work occasional weekends
  • Available to work across US/UK/SA time zones
  • Portuguese and French language skills, a plus
  • Ability to work independently in a complex and dynamic environment Ability to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally, to execute successful events, based on stated objectives.
  • Demonstrate high competency in events planning and operations
  • Team-player, self-motivated and goal-oriented
  • Basketball knowledge and affinity, a plus
  • Must have a track record of successful budget oversight/management
  • Possess effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to resolve issues
  • Able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and very well organized .
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Willingness to travel significantly across Africa Experience

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

Head of Communications – British Basketball League

Description

The Head of Communications will be responsible for overseeing and executing the communication strategy for the British Basketball League (BBL). This role requires a highly motivated and organized individual who can lead the development and implementation of communications plans to promote the BBL, its clubs, players, coaches and staff.

If you are passionate about sports (in particular basketball), and communications, and want to make a positive impact on the British Basketball League, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Implement a comprehensive communications strategy to promote the BBL and its associated activities.
  • Oversee media relations and act as the primary point of contact for the BBL, ensuring a consistent and positive representation in all media channels.
  • Drive the communications agenda with the league’s clubs ensuring we have a coordinated approach
  • Work with our PR agency partner to produce statements and releases that drive positive impact for the league and clubs
  • Collaborate with other departments to create and implement joint communications initiatives.
  • Ensure we have a world-class media experience during the game day for both the league and clubs, so they go away happy and speak positively about the league
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including media, fans, partners, and other organizations.
  • Set ambitious goals for our public and media relations
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activities and provide regular reporting on their effectiveness.
  • Drive the B2B agenda targeting investors, sponsors, licensees, potential franchise owners, sports and marketing media allowing us to grow as a business
  • Drive the B2C agenda targeting fans and potential fans, allowing our audiences to understand everything there is to know about the league, clubs, players, coaches and staff to generate conversation between fans
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and continuously evaluate and adjust the BBL’s communication strategies to ensure they remain effective and relevant.

Requirements and skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of success in executing communications strategies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the sports industry, particularly in basketball, is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Knowledge of the media landscape, including traditional and digital media channels.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.

Reporting to: Head of Marketing and Communications

About the British Basketball League 

The British Basketball League (BBL), formed in 1987, is the leading men’s professional basketball league in the United Kingdom and represents the highest level of the professional game in the country, featuring players from around the UK, Europe and the US. The BBL operates under the FIBA Europe Federation. The league is contested by 10 teams from major cities across England and Scotland and can be seen on television in the UK on SkySports. The BBL is also broadcast live on the BBL Player and BBL YouTube Channels. The BBL runs three additional knockout competitions alongside the BBL Championship which are the BBL Cup, the BBL Trophy and the end-of-season BBL Play-offs.

The current franchises are:

  • Bristol Flyers
  • Caledonia Gladiators
  • Cheshire Phoenix
  • Leicester Riders
  • London Lions
  • Manchester Giants
  • Newcastle Eagles
  • Plymouth City Patriots
  • B. Braun Sheffield Sharks
  • Surrey Scorchers

The BBL is jointly owned by the 10 franchises that make up the league who all own an equal stake alongside Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners, who own a 45.5% share of the league. In addition, the BBL is comprised of an independent Management Board overseeing the implementation of the Business Plan and day-to-day running of the League.

Head of Commercial – Essex County Cricket Club

Having already celebrated our 145th Anniversary back in 2021, we have a long history of winning trophies across the first-class game in England. The club’s success has been built on developing local talent through its youth programs based across the region. Essex is proud to have produced some of the finest cricketers to represent England in Nasser Hussain, Sir Alastair Cook, Graham Gooch & Mady Villiers.

We are looking to identify a suitably experienced and ambitious individual to join us as our Head of Commercial. As an individual, you will take responsibility and accountability for the commercial operations of Essex CCC, with the key objective on developing commercial revenues and managing multiple income streams across a number of business areas.

The Head of Commercial will be a member of the senior management team of Essex CCC, and responsible for developing and delivering the commercial strategy of the Club. But this role requires much more than just developing and delivering strategy – you will be both visible and active in delivering your objectives and will be driven in achieving well thought through, deliberate and measurable results. This means that you will have a commitment to not only growth, but profitability and of course quality – as these objectives will be delivered whist contributing to the Club-wide objective of providing outstanding experiences for customers which contribute to our revenue objectives.

In short, you will be responsible for optimising and developing a clear commercial and operational strategy whilst being accountable for various interrelated functions including sponsorships, partnerships, ticketing, hospitality, retail, non-match day conferencing/events and new business opportunities.

To be successful you will very likely have clear and demonstrable experience of driving existing commercial operations, with a passion for developing innovative ways to generating new income streams. We are particularly keen to hear from those with this experience from outside of the sports industry. This role represents an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team and make a true impact in an already high performing and successful organisation.

McBride Sport have been retained on behalf of Essex County Cricket Club to conduct this search process. To receive a copy of the candidate pack or for an initial confidential discussion please contact Neil Edwards on 07858 518415 or email nedwards@mcbride-sport.com