Assist in driving projects from executional inception through launch and identifying ways to grow the business both strategically and creatively through integration of brands within various aspects of the sports industry
In conjunction with internal partners and agencies, contribute content ideas that can express appropriate key brand messaging points in ways that can resonate with the targeted consumer and demographic
Support execution, ensuring seamless completion of deliverables
Gather key information in project briefings to onboard and continuously update the wider project team and show excellent organization and management skills to create a sense of calm and confidence across the team
Provide client service administration including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls and compiling competitor coverage
Assist in managing client relationships, developing account plans and delivering proposals
Support project leads by conducting deep online searches to uncover any conflicts and issues
Develop skeleton of work plans, timelines, and budget estimates
Take a “first pass” at drafting relevant documents, dashboards etc.
Keep a close eye on Client's competitors and industry trends/opportunities and create awareness to the wider team
Collaborate with internal business practices across all disciplines to identify project opportunities for new and existing clients
Pull relevant news and reports, understanding them and being able to knowledgably share information about them
Participate in brainstorms across the organization
Provide administrative support for team when needed
Requirements
Should have approximately 1-2 years of relevant experience within a team, league, network, or media outlet, and/or at an agency with direct relevant experience and knowledge in sports
Possess strong knowledge and passion of the Sports industry and future trends/opportunities shaping it
Must have the ability and passion to be a self-starter and self-motivator, taking ownership for projects
Must be a creative marketer and problem solver
Must have excellent written and verbally communications skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of an organization, crisply and succinctly
Motivated by an extremely collaborative and fast-moving environment
Should bring a love of solving strategic business challenges with creative solutions, in collaboration with our clients
Should have good working relationships either with brands, networks, and/or teams/leagues & talent
Demonstrate an understanding of project budget parameters, pricing structures and over-service
Should be a passionate self-starter who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeve
Ability to work nights and weekends as required
This position will require occasional travel
This position can be based in New York City or Chicago
Benefits
medical and dental insurance
vision
401K
life insurance
disability insurance
paid time off
travel assistance
wellness programing
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Hard skills
project managementcontent creationbudget estimationreport preparationdata analysiscompetitive analysisproposal developmenttimeline developmentclient service administrationonline research