Senior Manager, Partner Marketing – Phoenix Suns

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of crafting memorable experiences.

We are seeking an individual who is a self-starter, collaborative and results-oriented to join our team as a Senior Manager, Partner Marketing with the Marketing Department. This position will be responsible for leading the creation and execution of marketing strategies and campaigns on behalf of our partners as well as developing long-term innovative partnership solutions in support of growth objectives. This role is on the larger Integrated Marketing team, directly supporting our mid-level partner portfolio, and will work with key stakeholders within our Global Partnership Solution Sales and Activation teams.

We’re looking for a dynamic marketer to join our team who is passionate about our partner’s success and pulls from a range of business and marketing skills including strategic planning; hands-on execution; relationship building and project management. This role requires an experienced professional who is able to orchestrate a cross-functional team to deliver programs and campaigns that drive measurable results.

Suns Legacy Partners (SLP) strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many departments, many SLP employees participate in the SLP Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona.

What Will You Do

  • Develop fully integrated, multi-channel strategic recommendations that engage consumers
  • Collaborate closely with a diverse cross-functional team to deliver strategies and programs that support both partner initiatives, business developments opportunities and prospective partner pitches
  • Work directly with the integrated marketing team (social, digital, creative, etc.) to develop promotional plans, based on partner insight and brand positioning and improve sponsorship inventory with new sellable assets
  • Deliver innovative business partnership proposals in conjunction with sales and creative
  • Lead the development and distribution of branded content strategies aligned with short-term and long-term marketing targets and partner objectives
  • Support international marketing strategies
  • Provide creative direction for all assets with areas of partner inclusion including Theme Nights and special platforms/programs.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams within an organization
  • Must be able to prioritize and balance multiple projects, deadlines and changing priorities simultaneously while maintaining excellent and accurate work
  • Ability to easily identify potential hurdles within a project and takes the lead on solving them
  • Interact with a variety of fields and levels within the organization
  • Should have a demonstrated passion for sports and the sponsorship industry as a whole
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance

What We Need From Our Sr. Manager

  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree (e.g. Marketing, Communications, etc.) and proven experience in professional sports, brand or agency managing
  • Developed skills at rolling out integrated marketing programs
  • Demonstrated the ability to work cross-functionally at various levels of an organization
  • Digital savvy, including related to social media, presentation software tools, tracking documents, and office software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
  • Outstanding organizational abilities, thorough, strong multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
  • Experience and ability to spearhead work with little to no direction, not afraid to speak up, and are proactive getting things done

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Leadership skills to lead and develop one-direct report

Experience/ Education Requirements

  • Relevant bachelor’s degree (Marketing, Communication, etc.) required
  • Preferred minimum of 6+ years of integrated marketing or sports partnership experience

What You Can Expect

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit for various periods of time
  • Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
  • This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
  • S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible about of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
  • Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
  • Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
  • Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
  • Visit out Culture page learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com

Senior Manager, Digital, MiLB Business Operations – MLB

Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Manager in the MiLB Business Operations group to support digital production and publishing efforts across an ecosystem that includes the MiLB.com portal, Minor League club sites, mobile applications and other services. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in consumer-facing content management, production and product development for an online media outlet.


As the Senior Manager, Digital, you will work closely with other departments and functions within the MiLB Business Operations group and across MLB to identify, plan and execute projects and product enhancements to continuously improve our platforms and processes in service of our Clubs and fans.


Essential Functions

  • Develop and maintain expert knowledge of MLB platforms, tools and processes
  • Manage a portfolio of projects and track progress through design, development, testing, launch, maintenance, review and enhancements
  • Keep schedules and issue tracking systems up to date
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts across various business, content and technical teams
  • Train and support Club personnel on the use and demonstration of best practices on our platforms and services
  • Perform project management roles as needed


Qualifications And Skills

  • 8+ years professional experience in consumer-facing digital media/entertainment
  • Process-oriented with strong content management experience, including digital publishing tools and workflows
  • Demonstrated track record managing multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and expectations
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Attention to detail and self-directed
  • Ability to develop cordial, professional relationships with all levels of MLB and MiLB personnel
  • Compelling communicator and storyteller skills with strong written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with the game of baseball
  • Bachelor’s degree


About Minor League Baseball


Minor League Baseball consists of 120 teams across four classification levels (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Single-A) that are affiliated with Major League Baseball’s 30 teams. Fans flock to MiLB games to see baseball’s future stars and experience the affordable family-friendly entertainment that has been a staple of MiLB since 1901.


All in-office and ballpark-based positions are subject to MLB’s mandatory Covid-19 vaccine policy

Content Director – WNBA

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, including having received a booster when eligible. 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 WNBA, 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 around the world.

As a global sports and media business, the WNBA 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 WNBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the WNBA’s success.

Position Summary:

This position is part of the WNBA Marketing team and will step in to lead the WNBA Content arm, which focuses on managing, distributing, and publishing content to the WNBA’s existing portfolio of social and digital product offerings, as well as driving strategy and managing new, long form and short form content pieces. Candidate will manage 3 direct reports who manage content-related product integrations for the WNBA’s direct to consumer content offerings on the WNBA’s suite of official digital products. The ideal candidate is an expert in product development from a content perspective with a demonstrated ability to craft a strategy that aligns our platforms to the larger creative direction. We’re looking for a team player who can work productively with their peers across the marketing org and with complementary functions beyond marketing.

You must thrive in a fast-paced work environment, be proactive, exhibit strong awareness of content monetization trends, sound work ethic with an aptitude for team collaboration and communication. The ideal candidate has their finger on the pulse of the WNBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards or consuming short and long form content about the WNBA.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Manage all content-related projects and product integrations on behalf of the content team Leads 
  • Write out the long form and short form content strategy, leaning into digital and streaming for player storytelling and increasing WNBA fandom 
  • Thoughtfully organize the WNBA stories and design ethos, presenting them in a compelling, fan-centric experience. 
  • Communicate content trends and industry shifts, including implications and recommendations, to internal and external partners and lead projects to stay on top of consumption/engagement trends 
  • Evaluate potential content partnerships across all content formats and lead/contribute to cross-functional evaluation to ensure the success of these partnerships. 
  • Manage 3 direct reports: Social Content Manager, Digital Content Manager, and Creative Content Strategist with an eye on building a team of the future 
  • Works with internal and partner content teams to stand-up sections of site & app around various tentpoles 
  • Able to clearly provide direction and feedback throughout integration process 
  • Trains WNBA personnel on new content publishing features & appropriate use cases 
  • Review and recommend home-grown feature implementations, as well as 3rd party integrations (mobile messaging, content creation and/or distribution tools, etc.) 
  • Collaborates with Product project management group to ensure development & launch timelines are met 
  • Develop market expertise through continuous focus on and knowledge of the competitive and market environment in each of the strategic priority markets 
  • Champion initiatives to experiment and create differentiated content 
  • Analyze content performance results and summarize key findings 
  • Evaluate operational workflow for efficiency and scalability; identify challenges and provide innovative solutions 
  • Track & manage all related costs and provide forecasts for upcoming years 

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • 7+ years prior experience working on content management, creation, and production 
  • Prior experience in content creation, development liaison, publishing, and distribution 
  • Must have led a team responsible for content strategy and publishing/programming digital products (website, mobile app) 
  • Can inspire continuous learning and curiosity in content presentation and consumption 
  • Capable of establishing benchmarks and metrics as performance indicators, all within a fast paced setting. 
  • Knowledge of basketball – the game, past and present – is recommended 
  • Knowledge of sports media landscape is a plus 
  • Previous experience working in content creation and management 
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation building and delivery skills (including to senior management or external business partners) 
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail 
  • Great communication skills and ability execute feedback given 
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends and holidays based on the WNBA calendar 
  • Must be a team player who can work collaboratively 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Digital Media or related field preferred 

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, 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.

Integrated Partnership Senior Director – WWE

The Integrated Partnership Senior Director will contribute to the growth of WWE’s Global Sales Partnership business by leading the creation of dynamic sponsorship and media proposals and elevating the brand profile of WWE. This professional will develop unique concepts that fuse client objectives with WWE IP, talent, social/digital and broadcast assets, all while leading storytelling in client-facing communication and conversations with internal stakeholders. The Integrated Partnership Senior Director will be a key point person for Sales team requests and oversee a team on the proposal development process for all accounts. Creative ideation, marketing insight, strategic thinking, and ability to pivot quickly are key. Candidate should thrive in a supportive team environment that prizes collaboration, innovation, and leadership in all roles.Key Responsibilities

  • Own the crafting of custom, integrated partnership programs from WWE’s diverse asset roster in response to RFPs from WWE’s top prospects
    • Lead proposal development process from kickoff call through delivery, pitch to client, client revisions, and transition to Account Management team for execution
    • Develop proposals that balance creativity and impact with profitability and feasibility
    • Understand nuances of WWE assets and pricing to develop mutually beneficial plans
  • Oversee the development of all transactional media/marketing proposals and client outreach in the pipeline
    • Institute and refine team processes with an eye towards efficiency and developing inter-departmental relationships
  • Capture WWE’s brand proposition in eye-catching and compelling marketing materials including preliminary WWE storytelling deck, new-to-market opportunity collateral, and B2B outreach
  • Access, analyze, and disseminate third party research and case studies to identify brand and consumer alignments between WWE and partners
  • Collaborate with Sales, Media Planning, Ad Ops, Creative/Production, Account Management, and Analytics teams to ensure strategic planning and executable programs
  • Manage communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and information are provided in a timely, professional manner
  • Lead internal and external meetings with clear agendas and collaborative conversation

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years of related experience, preferably at a media or creative agency, media company, or the marketing organization of a brand/property
  • Demonstrated knowledge of any of following: league or event sponsorship, digital/social media, linear or OTT networks, experiential, custom production, talent rights/endorsements
  • Proven experience in understanding the relationship between brand marketing objectives and cross-platform media offerings needed to help drive & achieve a brand’s business goals/results
  • Ability to create cohesive 360 sponsorship programs with clear strategies and executional tactics
  • Experience leading and mentoring a team, providing support, and empowering others
  • Comfort with ideating collaboratively or as an individual, as well as guiding creative thought for direct reports and giving constructive feedback
  • Experience with B2B outreach – deploying industry marketing campaigns, compiling awards submissions – is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly in both writing and speech
  • Proficiency in designing and writing PowerPoint decks
  • Demonstrated ability to stay organized and prioritize in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Passionate, driven, and personally accountable with a commanding presence and energy
  • Ability to travel domestically for client meetings and WWE events; approximately one time per month
  • Bachelor’s Degree required

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Marketing Coordinator – Phoenix Suns

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Marketing Coordinator with the Marketing Department. This position will be responsible for supporting the execution & evaluation of marketing programs from start to finish, driving collaboration with the stakeholders and leveraging the right internal processes alongside with the Marketing Manager.

Suns Legacy Partners (SLP) strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many departments, many SLP employees participate in the SLP Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona.

What Will You Do

  • Support the execution & evaluation of marketing programs from start to finish, driving collaboration with the stakeholders and leveraging the right internal processes
  • Support the development of fully integrated, multi-channel strategic plans for cultural tentpoles, social and content campaigns that specifically target multicultural audiences
  • Assist in submitting creative and digital ticket requests for marketing initiatives
  • Consistently provide analysis and recaps of all campaigns
  • Craft copy to support campaigns and initiatives
  • Proactively seek creative and unique ways to drive affinity for Suns, Arena, and Mercury brands
  • Partner and collaborate with various Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) groups to leverage best practices, share information, and ensure coordination
  • All other duties as assigned

What We Need From Our Marketing Coordinator

  • Strong project management skills
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to function independently
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply basic marketing concepts
  • Creative thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of general market media trends
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance
  • Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
  • Must have flexibility to work designated games and events
  • Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs

Experience/ Education Requirements

  • 1-2 years’ experience developing & supporting marketing plans
  • 1-2 years’ experience working in a sports or entertainment entity or marketing agency
  • 1-2 years’ experience in DEI and/or multicultural marketing initiatives
  • Bilingual Preferred
  • Marketing, Communications, or closely related bachelor’s degree
  • Live entertainment event experience preferred
  • Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred

What You Can Expect

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit for various periods of time
  • Occasional travel from time to time for professional development
  • This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
  • S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible about of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
  • Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
  • Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
  • Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
  • Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
    • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
    • Life and Disability options
    • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
    • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.

Senior Manager, Fan Engagement – LA Galaxy

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of Fan Engagement for the LA Galaxy will oversee logistics and marketing for the club’s current supporter groups on events, away travel, communications and all internal and external operations while working to grow the supporter community, and impacting the club’s revenue and brand affinity within the marketplace. This role will also focus on generating additional revenue by identifying sales opportunities through effective game day communication, in-stadium touch points, and focusing on season ticket renewals.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee and manage the Fan Engagement Department to grow club culture by promoting the involvement of supporter groups at LA Galaxy & Galaxy Academy department events.
  • Oversee and plan event logistics and operations as it relates to LA Galaxy supporters and the acquisition of new fans. Manage and streamline communication between supporters, the club, and the facility.
  • Effectively manage and market supporter community events on the campus of Dignity Health Sports Park and in the greater Los Angeles market. Serve as the operational liaison for the fan engagement team and the facility.
  • Develop marketing campaigns to help drive safe-standing sales, renewal and new fan acquisition.
  • Plan, develop, and execute the LA Galaxy away travel plan for the supporter groups while serving as the main point of contact for visiting supporter groups. Manage event logistics in key cities while driving customer retention.
  • Manage community outreach and player participation for supporter driven events in the community. Showcase supporters as an impactful piece of the club’s work in the LA community.
  • Work collectively with the LA Galaxy ticket sales and service team to foster current relationships; conceptualize and develop new sales opportunities through effective game day communication, in-stadium touch points, and season ticket renewals.
  • Manage the development and growth of the Victoria Block Council; This fan council will govern the supporter section in the North End of Dignity Health Sports Park while increasing cross-functional internal supporter communications.
  • Improve efficiencies among current procedures to maximize productivity
  • Participate in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability

Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS Degree (4-year)
  • 4-6 years Related experience in sports and entertainment
  • 2-4 years Related experience leading a fan based program
  • Proven experience working in Game Entertainment and/or Operations, with specific experience directing games and managing a creative team is preferred
  • Experience with a professional sports team is preferred
  • Strong customer service background with the ability to multi-task, meet tight timelines, and work effectively in a high pressure and fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, highly organized, and resourceful with great attention to details
  • Proactive with the ability to work independently without the need for immediate supervision.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize workload efficiently and quickly
  • Must have a strong command of reasoned, measured decision-making based upon analyzing the pros and cons of each potential decision to be made
  • Ability to professionally handle highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Must be creative, idea-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative team-based environment
  • Must be technically proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) with the ability to learn required business systems
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to professionally communicate and interact with all levels of management, staff, etc.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and cultivate relationships
  • Knowledge of soccer and MLS is preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish, is a plus.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

Social Media Manager – Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are looking for a Manager to help improve our brand(s) and create engaging content for our various social media platforms. In this role, you will have the opportunity to curate content that will reach Golden State Warriors fans around the world. We are looking for a creative problem solver with a passion for fan experience, basketball, live events and social media.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Willingness and ability to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead publisher for the Golden State Warriors social media accounts, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Weibo, Video (YouTube)/Audio sites, and Direct Messaging (i.e. Viber) Lead content strategy around tentpole basketball-related events (All-Star Game, Playoffs, Draft)
  • Partner closely with Sr. Manager and Sr. Director, Social Media to deliver social media strategy
  • Build positive relationships with internal teams and the National Basketball Association to consistently provide updates on social media trends and implement best practices
  • Create content that serves a worldwide audience
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & skills

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of digital or social media experience
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and strategies to optimize engagement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier
  • Intimate understanding for the game of basketball and the team including game day events, statistics, etc.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skills
  • Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 Golden State Warriors is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment

Associate Manager, Creator Content – EA Sports

The Integrated Communications Team connects the voices of EA’s 300+ million players to our  development and strategy teams, facilitating healthy conversations with players, creators, and press to build thriving communities. The Associate Manager, Creator Strategy will work with some of the most influential creators in the world. Reporting to the Manager, Lifestyle Creators – EA SPORTS the associate manager will manage creator programs aimed at sparking players to passionately create and authentically converse about our sports games across all corners of the internet. The associate manager will oversee multiple creator programs including talent identification, program strategy, content production, relationship management and reporting. Passion is the fuel that drives our teams, and the successful candidate will take a love of creators and sport, specifically Madden NFL – matched with gaming industry expertise, content production skills and strong social channel expertise – to drive and deepen overall player awareness, engagement and sentiment for our EA SPORTS franchises.

The associate manager will take part in strategy, planning, research, outreach and relationship management while leading cross functionally to execute programs; overseeing day-to-day tasks; from forecasting and planning campaign reach to quantitative and qualitative analysis of overall campaigns’ key KPIs and contribution to overall brand health;  as well as supporting the Integrated Communications team remotely with any other activations/ programs/projects that may arise.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in cross-functional group strategy and creative sessions, contributing digital/ interactive/new media ideas
  • Develop and implement creative and highly measurable creator programs/ campaigns with regular reporting on engagement, conversion and traffic growth
  • Implement creator strategy and best practices across various platforms and social communities (e.g. Discord, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
  • Use tools and technology to identify emerging lifestyle creators, manage applications to the Creator Network, manage the day-to-day interactions with emerging lifestyle creators (including tracking, reporting and recapping programs)
  • Organize and oversee Creator Network opportunities through content briefs, creator invites, contract requests and payments
  • Manage partnership with Madden Legal and Finance teams to coordinate Creator Network contracts and payments
  • Work with cross-functional teams to produce various types of video projects on time/ budget
  • Manage aspects of production including pre and post production, music, in-game capture, etc.
  • Manage digital projects, interfacing with other cross-functional teams for work-sharing and reporting in a 24-hour, 72-hour and 7-day cadence
  • Champion Diversity & Inclusion in our creator marketing campaigns and programs
  • Consistently communicate trends, shifts, and opportunities with the wider team
  • Compile project reporting on regular basis 
  • Provide relevant administrative tasks

General Qualifications:

  • A self-starter with 3+ years in the gaming and/or digital sports space, with proven experience delivering successful creator content and campaigns
  • Experience with and breadth of knowledge of video and livestream platforms such as Instagram, Snap, TikTok, Twitter, Twitch, YouTube,  and other emerging social platforms
  • Strategic understanding of digital and creator marketing and appropriate metrics of success
  • Depth of leveraging insights and data to develop creator content plans, campaigns and ideas
  • Excited by creating unique and innovative programs in partnership with creators
  • Experienced with report generation from social analytics tools such as Tublar, Stream Hatchet, and social platforms 
  • Knowledge of gaming and sports, specifically Madden NFL

Senior Producer, Partner Marketing – Phoenix Suns

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly innovative creative to serve as our Senior Producer of Partner Marketing. This individual will oversee high-level video productions for both co-branded partner content and large-scale brand initiatives. This position will be responsible for ideation, planning, and execution of long-form, organic storytelling for branded content. The Senior Producer of Partner Marketing will also be integral in the planning and production of important brand projects such as intro and brand videos.

The ideal candidate for this position must possess exceptional technical skills with video equipment and software and have an artistic eye that lends itself to authentic storytelling. Must be able to identify needs and goals of partners to ensure content is being produced in-line with contractual expectations and obligations.

Suns Legacy Partners (SLP) strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many departments, many SLP employees participate in the SLP Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is accurately authorized in advance.

What Will You Do

  • Serve as the team lead on high-level initiatives and productions.
  • Creating and driving strategy around capturing and carrying out long-form partner branded content.
  • Lead and direct a wide range of branded video projects from start to finish, taking part in every step along the way and delivering a professional product in the end.
  • Build team & brand content, and drive business objectives.
  • Collaborate with departments across the organization and bring their vision to life.
  • Play a key role in advancing the Suns’ content efforts, including developing content, sharing best practices & industry trends, and providing expertise around production and postproduction practices.

What We Need From Our Senior Producer, Partner Marketing

  • Experienced in serving as a team lead on various projects in terms of video production.
  • Professional on Adobe Premiere and have intermediate knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder.
  • Skilled in planning and leading large productions, campaigns and conceptualize story ideas.
  • Skilled editor with a feel for a wide range of very different projects. Corporate to groundbreaking and everything in between.
  • Videography experience preferred along with camera and accessory knowledge. Must know how to adjust settings and achieve certain looks on the fly.
  • Knowledge of the NBA, its culture and the Suns preferred
  • Creative, collaborative, and upbeat approach
  • Ability to demonstrate team player skills
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Experience/ Education Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree preferred, not required
  • 3-5 years of professional experience required
  • Adobe Creative Cloud experience required

What You Can Expect as the Senior Producer, Partner Marketing:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit for various periods of time
  • Travel may require air travel and/or overnight stays for one or more nights.
  • Work includes both indoor and outdoor work with exposure to environmental elements
  • M-Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
  • Position is predominately computer-based, requiring the use of a computer monitor
  • Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
  • Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
  • Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.

VP or Director of Product Development – World Surf League

Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) is an innovative wave technology company. KSWC is the first company to develop a formula that combines cutting edge science, engineering, and design to create the longest, open-barrel, high-performance man-made wave in existence. The Wave System can mimic the power, speed, and experience found in the best ocean waves. As envisioned by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, KSWC was created to evolve the sport of surfing by making it more accessible. The company is creating a world-class, high-performance system for surfers of any level to enjoy the best man-made waves.

The Product Development Leader (VP or Director level) will report Directly to the SVP of Engineering & Technology. They will be primarily responsible for leading engineers, designers, and scientists in various New Product Introduction (NPI) and product improvement projects. This role will require stakeholder engagement with customers, both internal and external, and outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple simultaneous projects aligned with a technology growth strategy.

New products will be developed for specific projects and as part of an approved research and development portfolio. Our existing products will continue to evolve through new technology and shifts in market needs. The evolution of our existing products along with the introduction of new products will make up our overall product roadmap. The product development leader will continue to evaluate and prioritize the product roadmap in alignment with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working within creative thinking processes combined with an aptitude for project management.

Responsibilities:

  • Continually maintains and improves a product and technology roadmap aligned with business and customer needs for the short and long term.
  • Collaborates closely with business development and customer team to maximize ROI of every potential product.
  • Ultimately responsible for delivering new products through internal R&D and supplier partnerships.
  • Prototype and deliver technology to build surf experiences
  • Identify, vet and manage vendors as needed to accomplish project work
  • Establish and maintain productive relationships with collaborators
  • Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.
  • Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity.
  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
  • Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.
  • Planning, identifying, and coordinating resources for complex engineering projects.
  • Be part of a small team that integrates mechanical systems, constructed basin, and surrounding infrastructure to create an overall surfing experience informed by our existing Surf Ranch product.
  • Work across disciplines
  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
  • Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in an engineering or related field
  • Experience designing and building complex systems
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver new products to market as an NPI or product development leader.
  • Adaptable and flexible as the team learns through prototyping and playtesting, adjusting strategy as needed
  • Thrives working in collaborative interdisciplinary groups comprised of engineering, science, design and surfer talent
  • Experience managing the requirements of a diverse collection of stakeholders and proposing innovative solutions that meet and sometimes challenge those requirements
  • Ability to provide guidance and feedback to other project teams to assess feasibility, difficulty, effort and risk
  • Passionate about new technology

Personal Attributes / Working Conditions:

  • Above all, integrity and honesty
  • An open and collaborative nature
  • Excellent communication. You will have the opportunity to be a strong contributor in a positive, innovative and energetic environment. Must be able to listen, interpret, communicate and articulate designs while balancing the needs and expectations of the business.
  • Full Time, Monday to Friday, some overtime and weekend work may be required
  • Travel required.