Digital Partners and Content Manager – 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 And Essential Duties

This new position on the NHL digital team will have an essential role in the on-going management of a portfolio of digital content distribution partners including AVOD, TVOD, social media, and emerging media platforms.

This role will:

  • Develop relationships with the NHL’s existing digital content distribution partners and work to maximize the revenue and audience engagement opportunities.
  • Ensure timely delivery of digital content through collaboration with various contributors including creative departments, ad operations, video delivery specialists and external technology vendors.
  • Day-to-day management of various content distribution tasks including overseeing YouTube Content ID, publishing schedules, and the procurement of metadata and creative assets.
  • Support the business development strategy by identifying new partnerships through detailed research of digital media market trends.
  • Conduct data-driven analysis of content viewership and revenue performance and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders including senior executives.
  • Support the supervision of the department’s annual budget by monitoring forecasting benchmarks and outgoing expenses.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant digital media content distribution experience.
  • Knowledge of the digital media landscape, particularly social media, and emerging technology.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Cross-functional project management ability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent presentation capabilities including fluency with PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of technical aspects of the video content ecosystem
  • Familiarity with YouTube Content ID

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.

Head of Physical Performance – Manchester City

Manchester City Football Club’s Performance Services aim to create engaging performance environments that maximise team and individual potential. This post will contribute to MCWFC success by leading a team to provide evidence informed Sport Science & Strength & Conditioning support to pioneer performances of high skill and high intensity to compete for major trophies.

The role will provide team leadership, line management, quality assurance, and mentoring for a team of Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning, & Nutrition practitioners to work collaboratively with coaches, players, and the performance team to provide world class physical performance support in achieving the club’s mission.

Role specific accountabilities:

1-Lead & manage the planning, delivery and review of sport science/strength & conditioning and nutrition provision to MCWFC in line with the MCWFC Performance Services Strategy.

2-Lead & line manage the MCWFC Physical Performance Team (Sport Science, S&C & Nutrition) to ensure club-wide alignment to the Performance Services Strategy.

3-Work with the Head of Performance Services to develop and implement a Physical Performance & Nutrition strategy that aligns to achieving the MCWFC Performance Services Strategic Objectives.

4-Develop and oversee the development and delivery of monitoring systems that provide actionable insights to inform decision making across the multidisciplinary performance team.

5-Lead the ongoing development & delivery of a system of physical profiling aligned to the Physical Performance Strategy and that informs ‘What it Takes to Win’, Individual Development plans (IDP), and rehab/return to play programmes.

6-Work with coaches and your team of practitioners to ensure physical outcomes are achieved alongside technical/tactical/psychosocial outcomes through collaborative training programme design.

7-Work in collaboration with key members of the MDT to develop joined up approach to injured player management and rehab/return to play systems and processes.

8-Work with the Head of Performance Services to develop and implement a programme of needs-led learning opportunities for Physical Performance staff.

9-Lead the development and implementation of a Physical Performance student placement programme to identify and develop talented young practitioners/students.

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience: 

Essential:

  • BSc in Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning or related area.
  • A recognised postgraduate qualification (ie MSc) in Sport Science, Strength & Conditioning or related area
  • UKSCA Accreditation or equivalent
  • Extensive experience working in an elite sporting environment.
  • Extensive experience of working effectively within a high-performing interdisciplinary team.
  • Significant experience in a ‘lead’ role with responsibility for delivering physical change that impacts performance
  • Significant experience in line management/mentoring of other practitioners
  • An advanced ability to develop excellent relationships with key stakeholders (Players, Coaches, wider MDT) that enable challenge, support, and ability to positively influence the wider programme.
  • An ability to reflect on current working practice & adapt as required.
  • An advanced ability to utilise performance related data to inform practice

Desirable:

  • Experience working in elite professional football.
  • Previous experience working with elite female athletes/in Women’s sport.
  • Previous coaching/mentoring training.
  • BASES accreditation
  • Experienced delivering/contributing successful physical change in complex injury rehabilitation/return to play programmes
  • High level understanding of Performance Nutrition concepts applied to achieve physical change & performance

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. 

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.

If you have any further questions about the role or your application, please contact Careers@CityFootball.com

Senior Digital Manager (China) – NBA

The position will work with NBA China’s key Digital media partner to co-create unique NBA digital experiences, value added products and events, to promote NBA brand, drive NBA innovation and fans growth in China, while support partner’s membership system, user experience and business expansion.

The position will be responsible for design, manage and provide value added service, content and other products that can benefit NBA and partner’s memberships; Develop and execute co-branded campaigns to promote key initiates of the NBA and partners, with initiatives spanning across Content, Events, Digital Collectibles, Gaming, Merchandise and Youth Basketball, among others, utilizing the tools and assets from the NBA and partners.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

· Design and execute innovative value-added services to help partner and NBA membership growth; include but not limited to content, virtual product, digital collectibles, joint membership, merchandise, and O2O events etc.

· Work with in- and external stake holders to manage the full life cycle of NBA digital collectibles. Including requirements coordination, product design, marketing promotion, accomplishments and revenue tracking, marketing + channel effectiveness measurement and optimization, performance and opportunities evaluation etc.

· Develop campaigns in collaboration with NBA digital partner during key season tentpoles (Global Games, NBA Tip-Off, All-Star Weekend, Playoffs and Finals, Draft), to promote related products, initiatives and both side’s memberships.

· Identify new promotion channels and fan acquisition opportunities.

· Work closely with internal BUs to identify collaboration needs and define requirements on partner’s platforms. Assist in developing project plans and timelines.

· Provide insight and support to institutional campaigns. Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient execution of projects.

· Manage vendors on various projects, establish KPIs, evaluate results and ROIs, and track progress to goals.

· Stay up to date with next generation internet experience, digital product, digital collectibles, marketing, entertainment, social media trends, strategies and players.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE 

· Proven track record in working with successful digital product or membership system;

· Knowledge and understanding of digital collectibles, gaming, cross membership, value added services for end users, cross-border marketing;

· Able to manage full project life cycle, including planning, resource gathering, execution, analysis, reporting and presentation.

· Strong knowledge of the NBA, basketball and sports industry.

· Great understanding of existing and next generation of basketball and pan-entertainment fans.

· Ability to understand and learn new systems quickly and maximize the potential of available tools.

· Ability to understand complex ideas and problems with strong ability to identify, communicate, and advocate for solutions at both high and granular levels.

· Strong ability to develop analysis, interpretation, and presentation

· Fluent in oral and written English and Mandarin Chinese.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

· 5+ years of experience in digital industry or key digital platforms, familiar with membership product/system of digital platforms, with experience in promoting consumer membership.

· With exposure to digital product strategic planning, design, operation, marketing, data tracking, O2O events, monetization and supplier management etc.

· Experience in collaborating with multiple parties and managing projects.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED

· Bachelor’s or advanced degree

· Experience in digital product management and operation

· Experience in membership product and digital collectibles is a plus

Digital Content Editor – NFL

NFL Media is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Digital Content Editor to work with NFL.com copy editors, writers and NFL Network reporters in the field on all types of news stories, including breaking and developing news situations. The candidate will be well versed in all news related to the National Football League. The candidate will also have a working knowledge of NCAA football, the NFL Draft and the NFL Combine. The ideal candidate is team oriented and collaborates well. Working on deadline and under pressure is a must. The NFL Media newsroom is a 24/7 operation, and this position will require weekend work and potentially after-hours assignments. You’ll have precise instincts and experience to make editorial decisions independently and the ability to stand behind those decisions when challenged .

Responsibilities

  • Train and directly oversee seasonal, contracted and part-time digital content producers, making story assignments and checking their work to ensure all content is grammatically correct, factually accurate and consistent with NFL Media’s editorial policies. 
  • Select, prioritize, edit, and post content of all types (text, video, photo, etc.) in a fast-paced, deadline environment, mindful of NFL Media editorial and stylistic standards. 
  • Think and react quickly to breaking news to coordinate breaking news language for the website and, as needed, NFL Network Ticker. 
  • Work closely with reporters on researching, sourcing, and publishing stories. 
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently with different NFL Media departments to ensure coverage is consistent across all media platforms, including during fast-paced breaking-news scenarios. 
  • Demonstrate news judgment in editing and story selection consistent with NFL Media’s editorial policies. 
  • Prioritize editing queue in-line with the daily content plan but informed by data provided by real-time metrics. 
  • Manage the Around The NFL Twitter feed to maximize social impact and check that information is displayed creatively to capitalize user engagement. 
  • Execute home-page content plan, while also making independent and well-reasoned decisions based on real-time metrics and common sense. 

Required Education And Experience

  • At least three years editorial experience, preferably in online medium and in the sports industry 
  • Familiarity with web analytics and their application 
  • Proven NFL knowledge that lends itself to sound news judgment 
  • Strong computer skills

Preferred Education And Experience

  • Preferred experience working in a content management system (CMS) 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills 
  • Ability to self-start and multi-task while setting priorities 

Supervisory Responsibility 

  • Oversee seasonal, contractors, and part-time Digital Content Producers 

Travel 

  • 0-5% 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

  • NFL employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. 
  • Ability to work late hours and weekends. 
  • Flexibility on schedule is a must 
  • The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 
  • We also continue to prioritize the health and safety of our NFL workforce. Consistent with that commitment, considering the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our NFL workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice. 
  • The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ICC launch tender process for rights starting in 2024

The International Cricket Council will release its first Invitation To Tender (ITT) for media rights for the next cycle of ICC events starting in 2024 on Monday, 20 June. The ITT is for the Indian market only, with up to six packages available across TV only, digital only or a combination of both. 

For the first time ever, men’s and women’s rights will be sold separately, and prospective partners can bid for 16 Men’s events (over 8 years) and six Women’s events (over 4 years), totalling 362* and 103* matches respectively. Interested parties will be required to submit a bid for the first four years of men’s events. However, they also have the option of bidding for an eight-year partnership.

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said: “International cricket consistently attracts huge audiences and that is driving significant interest from broadcasters for ICC events. We have more than one billion fans that passionately follow the game globally, and they will be looking forward to seeing the best players in the world competing for cricket’s most prestigious trophies.

“There has been significant growth in interest in women’s cricket over the last five years and we have made a long-term strategic commitment to accelerate that growth and unbundling the rights for our women’s events will play a huge role in that. We are looking for a broadcast partner who is excited by the role they will play in growing the women’s game and ensuring more fans than ever before can enjoy it.”

The ITT will be released on 20 June, and interested parties need to email iccmediarights2024-2031@icc-cricket.com to access the tender documents.  A decision will be made by the ICC Board in September 2022. The ITTs for additional markets will be released following that. 

*These numbers account for ICC senior event matches only. Men’s and Women’s Under 19 CWC/T20WC matches will form a part of the tender but are in addition to these figures.

The media rights tender FAQ can be found here. 

Group Financial Controller – The Jockey Club

One Team: Group Financial Controller (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Based at: High Holborn, London

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

The Jockey Club is looking to recruit an experienced Group Financial Controller to manage the group’s internal and external reporting processes, promote a best practice financial control and compliance culture, manage the Group’s shared finance centre and to provide analysis and insight for various group functions.

Role summary

The Jockey Club operates 15 racecourses nationwide including Cheltenham, Aintree, Epsom Downs, training grounds, The National Stud and Racing Welfare. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years PQ experience, strong technical and analytical skills, and excellent communication skills with the ability to distil complex financial information to a wide range of stakeholders.

Key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Central control, consolidation and management of all aspects of Group reporting, including monthly management accounts process, annual Statutory accounts preparation, cash and net debt reporting tracking headroom against the JCR banking covenants, for reporting to Exec management and main Board. Preparation of management accounts of forecasts for head office functions.
  • Lead the Shared Finance function (Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Treasury teams) in their development, implementing process improvement as identified and required and continuing its journey as a development ground for future finance talent across the Group. Build a culture of empowerment within that team. 
  • Head of Finance for Jockey Club Services, our outsourcing business. Responsible for pricing, contract reviews, client relationship, reporting.
  • Act as primary interface and co-ordination with the Group’s external auditors and tax advisers, to agree audit scope and procedures as well as timetable and ensure all audit deliverables including tax packs, are available in a timely manner.
  • Ownership of group chart of accounts and finance systems. Maintain strong financial controls across the group to preserve integrity of financial reporting and avoid unnecessary one off adjustments. Drive balance sheet reconciliations process and regular review of working capital movements as a priority.
  • Full ownership of the HMRC relationship for the Group. Main interface with HMRC for submission of all Group tax returns and management of VAT quarterly return processes, including MTD.
  • Responsibility for compliance with areas regulations such as CCO, SAO, off-payroll labour (IR35).
  • Working with the CFO to identify and evaluate alternative forms of structured finance for the business and optimizing the use of the Group’s assets. Transaction lead on future refinancing.
  • Actively participate and make a strong contribution to the Finance Leadership Team meetings and discussions on finance values, priorities and their implementation, as well as influencing Regional Finance Directors as appropriate.
  • Maintain and develop on-going processes of sharing and spreading best practice, with the rest of the Finance Leadership team, in all aspects of financial and management reporting.
  • Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the CFO, Regional Finance Directors and Heads of Finance at Jockey Club Estates and the National Stud, as well as day-to-day various external stakeholders (Banks, HMRC, HBLB, JV partners, auditors).

We are looking for applications from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

  • A professional Finance qualification, ACA or ACCA certified
  • Advanced knowledge and operation of Excel functionality
  • Proven experience of working in a PQE role within a Group/matrix environment
  • Up-to-date technical skills and strong analytical capability
  • A proven track record as a self-starter, working with a wide range of stakeholders across the business, right up to CEO and Board level. The ability to set own agenda and work independently, balancing sometimes conflicting priorities
  • Strong leadership and management skills and a track record of developing both functional and management skills within a team.

Due to the requirement to travel to racecourses around the Group, the successful candidate will need to have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The closing date for applications is 20th June 2022. We reserve the right to bring this date forward should we receive a large volume of applications.

Senior Creative Producer – Formula 1

At F1, we are continually driving further to deliver the same end goal; To unleash the greatest racing spectacle on the planet.

So that we can reach these elite-level standards set, Formula 1 are seeking a Senior Creative Producer to support the Executive Producer and Head of Creative Media in the planning, creation and development of Formula 1’s video output. 

Reporting to the Head of Creative Media, the Senior Creative Producer will take a leading role in the creative direction of F1’s in-house video content with particular emphasis on project management. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To support the Executive Producer and Head of Creative Media in the planning, creation and development of Formula 1’s video output, with particular emphasis on high-end promotional content, broadcast features, internal corporate videos and long-form programming.
  • To manage the entire production process on multiple projects, leading the team in raising stories, scheduling and planning shoots, coordinating editors and researchers, liaising with internal and external clients and ensuring projects are completed to deadline.
  • Ensure that projects are fully compliant with F1’s internal policies and procedures.
  • To supervise work being undertaken by Editors and junior Producers, providing guidance and creative vision, delegating tasks and monitoring performance.
  • To oversee the final content production, ensuring that all the appropriate elements are technically sound and factually accurate.
  • To occasionally travel to race events or other film shoots to organise and produce video content on the field, if required.

About You

  • Strong track record of producing TV/video content
  • Team leadership experience in a production environment
  • Non-linear editing skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of current production equipment/software, both on the field and in the edit suite
  • Excellent understanding of Formula 1 Motorsport.
  • Flexible – the role may require weekend, evening or night work, depending on deadlines and the time zone of each race event
  • Highly motivated and ambitious, keen to embrace new challenges

As a united team we achieve great things together. Are you ready to unleash your potential at F1?

Head of Content – Norwich City FC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative, driven and motivated candidate to join the Communications Team at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Head of Content. The role will be responsible for the strategic delivery of the Club’s overall content creation and delivery across all channels. This includes overseeing and managing the Club’s editorial and video production teams whilst playing a key role in supporting other departments, and the delivery of their objectives.

This is a fantastic role for someone who is an expert in the use of social media and other alternative content distribution platforms, with the ability to analyse requirements and present practical solutions.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Strategic overview of the Club’s content, including but not limited to the management of scheduling, production, editing and posting.
  • Lead, create and execute new content campaigns, as well as enhancing existing content to broaden the offering for fans on all digital platforms.
  • Work collaboratively across the Club to manage the delivery of both football and non-football related content.
  • Work closely with the Commercial/Marketing Team to develop new and innovative revenue opportunities.
  • Management of the Content Team, including professional development and enhancing skillset of the video producers and journalists, identifying areas of development in order to drive execution and foster innovation.
  • To drive new and exciting editorial and video content produced by Content Team
  • Development of a social media strategy to ensure growth on social media and content distribution platforms, aiming for maximum conversion of users through the main Club sites.
  • Work closely with the Head of Communications on delivery of all media output against objectives and support strategies to consistently improve.
  • Production of visual and editorial content as and when required.
  • To ensure a forward-thinking approach that identifies new opportunities, ideas and trends.
  • Part of the Senior Leadership Team, to strategically influence content for the wider business requirements, including but not limited to Club, Academy, First Team, CSF and external eg. Club partner events.

The ideal candidate will have an outstanding working knowledge of content management systems and current multimedia distribution techniques. They will also have demonstrable experience in high-volume content production, and expertise in video production and editorial content.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Head of Content!

Closing date: Monday 27 June 2022

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

VP, Head Of Football Content – Endeavor

Job Description

Contract Summary

IMG is looking for an experienced leader to oversee and drive its football Production content. Working with a variety of broadcasters and federations, the Head of Football Content will set the direction and vision for all of IMG’s football content (outside of Premier League Productions).

The ideal candidate will be ambitious, creative, and organised, while being an inspiring leader of people. They will have a background in creating sports content and experience of managing multiple stakeholders.

Based in Stockley Park, Uxbridge, the Head of Football will manage the creative team, overseeing the end-to-end client deliverables. This role reports to the VP, Director of Content.

Job Description

IMG is the global leader in Football Production, providing coverage of large-scale live events and enhancing broadcasters output with full studio analysis and non-live content.

Reporting into the Director of Content the VP, Head of Football Content will oversee all of IMG’s football related live and highlight content, outside of Premier League Productions. Working with a variety of broadcasters and federations including Channel 4, CBS, EFL and ITV.

As well as line managing the senior editorial team, this role will support IMG’s inclusive culture and be responsible for inspiring and developing the whole team.

The successful candidate will have extensive football and production knowledge and considerable Domestic and International contacts. Managing, managing relationships with key stakeholders in the sport and driving new business is core to the success of the role.

Leveraging all of Endeavor’s businesses to connect and create value for existing and potential clients, partners, and owned assets is key to the success of this role.

The role will lead pitches and drive innovation in collaboration with the IMG Productions Senior Leadership Team. Collaborating to develop and execute all aspects of the development life cycle, from initial concepts through to final delivery across all platforms. It will also assist the Director of Content in leading the overall creative strategy for the business, taking responsibility for football output as well as making key decisions on editorial and overseeing creative talent.

Application deadline is Sunday 26th June at 11:59pm BST

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

  • Promoting an inclusive and positive culture within our teams, supporting the values of IMG Media. Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion, Entrepreneurialism and Persistence.
  • Leading and supporting DE&I initiatives across IMG Productions.
  • Play a key role in delivering IMG Sustainability Green to Screen objectives.
  • Manage and empower the supporting content team of Executive and Senior Producers.
  • Foster an environment that drives performance and accountability across the department.
  • Shape and realise ideas to drive new business, maximising existing relationships and seeking out new relationships with clients and federations.
  • Take responsibility for setting the development agenda and create new initiatives that get the best from our people.
  • Work closely with the Head of Production to lead and manage key commercial relationships with Broadcasters, OB Resources, Talent and Federations.
  • Provide clear instruction to legal and business affairs, human resources, finance, and all other key stakeholders.
  • Deliver value-generating initiatives to drive revenue while responsibly managing costs.

Knowledge And Experience

  • Strong commercial and strategic skills, drawing on your ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
  • Proven record of driving business development initiatives.
  • Extensive experience of managing a large portfolio of programming and client relationships.
  • Demonstrable experience working in live, non-live and digital production.
  • Relevant and up-to-date production technical knowledge, including digital workflows.
  • Strong market and industry knowledge.

PLEASE NOTE: The role will be based at our offices in Stockley Park with a requirement for occasional international travel.

Applications close on Sunday 26th June 2022 at 11:59PM GMT.

IMG Productions

IMG Productions is one of the largest producers of sports programming in the world, responsible for thousands of hours of content on behalf of more than 200 federations, associations and events. Producing and distributing three 24/7 sports offerings in Sport 24, the first-ever live, global, premium sports channel for the airline and cruise industries; EDGEsport, the premium action sports channel; and the Premier League Content Service for international broadcasters, which includes all live matches, comprehensive analysis and regular magazine programming. Our cross-platform product offerings include: Golfing World, Amazon Tennis, UFC, The Wimbledon Championships, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, European Tour Productions, Royal & Ancient Golf, SNTV, Euroleague Basketball, Trans World Sport, EFL, FIVB, Evoke Films, Audio and more.

Diversity Statement for IMG

IMG unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture, we endeavour to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Head Of Partnership Sales – Everton FC

We are a football club with a desire to be the best and are always looking for talented people to join our Everton Family.

Everton is a workplace people crave to join, where extraordinary talented people belong, thrive and deliver the remarkable.

Head of Partnership Sales

Who are we: We are Everton Football Club and we are icons of world football. As one of the bastions of the global game, with a rich and successful history, we are now setting our sights on a new, exciting future. 

With a proud and illustrious past, the Club is current embarking on a new and exciting journey with the construction of our new stadium on the banks of the River Mersey. With that exciting development comes an ambition to have a Men’s and Women’s First Team squad that is competing regularly at the top of domestic and European football.

Our values underpin how we behave, how we represent our club in our city, and across the world of football, and how we look after one another daily. They provide a framework for how we work with partners, suppliers, and most importantly our fans.  

About the opportunity: We are extremely excited to be searching for a Head of Partnership Sales to come and join us in a senior leadership role as we embark on a significant chapter within the history of Everton Football Club.

As Head of Partnership Sales you will be responsible for leading a team in driving the acquisition of new commercial partners into the Everton family. You will be a target driven self-starter, with an ability to influence senior decision making.

The role will require strategic thinking – as you work with other relevant key stakeholders to develop, evolve and refine the partnership programme the Club offers to create compelling opportunities that capture the imagination of global brands and capitalises on the growing list of partnership opportunities the Club possesses.

As an exceptional salesperson, you will be responsible for leading the sales outreach to take the Club’s partnership programme to market, securing long term commercial agreements that support achieving our revenue journey.

A key focus for the role will be harnessing the commercial value and reach of the Everton brand, an engaged and expanding fanbase and our position within the most watched sports league in the world to deliver sustained growth.

Not only will you get to be a part of something special, but you will be responsible for driving forward this key strategic pillar, whilst sourcing, selecting, strategizing upon and executing all avenues of potential revenue relating to the Club’s partnership programme.

There really has never been a better and more exciting time to join Everton Football Club.


Who we’re looking for: We are looking for a proven sales professional, who is hardworking and strategy / target driven. You will have exceptional leadership skills with an ability to influence positive action and results across a talented team of people.

What‘s essential is experience of securing high value commercial partnerships with demonstrable success in surpassing revenue goals within a growth focused organisation.

You’ll have proven experience of successfully leading a team to deliver revenue targets and be a confident individual with strong strategic and problem-solving skills.

If you are passionate about being a part of something new and a self-starter with ambitious spirit who is prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, execute against ambitious targets and consistently embrace our Everton values in what you do, then we would love to hear from you!

This position is a permanent opportunity, working 35 hours per week with the closing date for this role being Friday 24th June 2022.

The location for this role is open for discussion, but there will be a requirement for strong physical presence at the Club’s iconic headquarters in the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, with the opportunity to work flexibly with our Hybrid working approach.

The Everton Family is committed to equal opportunities and is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process; we accept all job applications in a variety of formats and should you need any documents in a different format or require any further support or assistance please contact our Recruitment Team via email – careers@evertonfc.com.    

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.