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Description

 This position requires a creative strategist to lead the Digital Communications team in developing engaging video content for NCAA digital platforms. The NCAA’s Digital Communications team has a wide range of video and graphic production needs, and the ideal candidate should be able to work collaboratively with teammates to meet these requirements. They will manage a functional creative studio utilized by internal departments while creating content for external channels. The candidate must be adept at creating compelling social and digital content and content that clearly communicates the Association’s messaging.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create (shoot and edit) compelling digital video content for NCAA external channels (social, web and email).
• Translate complex messaging into compelling video and audio content for various stakeholders.
• Manage live event productions by capturing content with various audiences and turning content quickly for multiple channels.
• Assist internal departments and external partners in promoting programs and initiatives through compelling video, audio, and graphic content.
• Manage the graphic designer and graphic content production for the communications digital department.
• Contribute to content storytelling through research, interviews, and other methods to highlight the student-athlete and elevate their voice.
• Synthesize current association priorities into compelling content for an intended audience.
• Maintain the NCAA’s digital content strategy with authentic and engaging content and support broader plans and goals.
• Manage video and graphic content and process for the NCAA national office's social media, web, email, and YouTube campaigns.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders (ex., schools, conferences, and other sports governing bodies).
• Lead and/or assist with feature storytelling opportunities at campuses and Championships across all three divisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements      

• Required: Bachelor's degree in communications, graphic design, marketing, digital design, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in video or digital content production, including demonstrated leadership in managing teams.
• Experience planning and leading live video productions from simple one-camera to multi-camera multi-subject.
• Expertise in digital platforms and asset management, with proficiency in project management tools like Sprout and Asana.
• Ability to effectively convert internal requests into concise, engaging content for specific audiences.
• Must have extensive experience creating and optimizing content for various social media platforms, with deep understanding of the technical and creative specifications.
• Must be current with digital trends, possess a quick learning capacity, and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Demonstrated competence in on-location videography, with a thorough understanding of the necessary equipment.
• Well-versed in college and professional sports dynamics, issues, and cultural aspects.
• Skilled in using Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and others.
• Estimated travel required <30%.
• This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.

 Key Competencies

• Teamwork | Can effectively work together with other people and collaborate to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
• Resourcefulness | The ability to creatively cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems. It is about problem-solving and getting things done in the face of obstacles and constraints.
• Attention to Detail | Allocates cognitive resources to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large.
• Stakeholder Focus | Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders, gets first-hand stakeholder information and uses it for improvements in products and services, acts with stakeholders in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and gains their trust and respect through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and inclusivity.
• Project Management | The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.

 Core Values 

• LEADERSHIP | We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions, counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
• INCLUSION | We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
• COMMUNICATION | We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
• COLLABORATION | We work together, based on mutual respect, to lead and serve our stakeholders.
• ACCOUNTABILITY | We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Experience in video or digital content production, including demonstrated leadership in managing teams.

Position title: Project Manager - Content Studio
Department: Marketing Operations
Reporting Relationship: Creative Director
Position Summary:
The Project Manager - Content Studio develops, directs, and socializes all aspects of operational workflows for Pistons Entertainment franchise projects from implementation through completion. 
The role is also responsible for the implementation of organizational tools, systems, processes, and protocols. Building, tracking, scheduling, and coordinating projects against the ever-fluctuating variables of scope, deadlines, team capacity, approvals, and organizational priorities, the Project Manager - Content Studio keeps the team running by instilling efficient and effective workflows team-wide. An excellent communicator, collaborator and delegator, the Content Studio Project Manager is responsible for delivering regular project and capacity-related updates across the Content and Creative teams, to organizational leadership, for our internal partners, and with external production companies and sponsors. 

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it. 

The eligible candidate must meet a variety of qualifications, including, but not limited to: strong organizational skills, be proactive in nature, have a positive attitude, and demonstrate a consistently professional demeanor.

We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat demeanor that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you! 

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the planning and execution of all Content and Creative projects
• Be responsible for scheduling daily, weekly, and long-term calendars for multiple teams
• Lead the organization and tracking of project efficiency in line with core organizational processes and protocols
• Be responsible for the planning of project resources and supervising both team and individual capacity against those needs
• Lead the implementation of the forthcoming digital asset management system

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Project Management, Communications, Marketing, Business, or Sports Management
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Power Point
• Expertise using Asana, Adobe Creative Suite, or a comparable project management system
• Expert knowledge of file organization and archiving standard processes
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and independently
• Expert communicator with both team members and organizational constituents
• Demonstrated level of poise, tact and diplomacy
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, if necessary

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization 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 public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. 

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.

Deep Blue is looking for a Strategy & Research Intern to join our team for up to 11 weeks this summer (6/3-8/16)! The right candidate is a sports enthusiast (bonus points if women’s sports!) with a hunger to be a part of the first firm solely dedicated to women’s sports in the advertising, media and marketing industry. Whether you play sports or enjoy watching them, you know what it means to be a team player and are ready to roll up your sleeves to help the team and our partners succeed. 

We are looking for lifelong learners who are hand-raisers and question-askers, and who do not shy away from being involved in all facets of a project. Our Sharks, or go-getters, are comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

This team is based in New York and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are looking for candidates who can join us in NYC.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $17.00-19.00. The rate is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and job duties.

Responsibilities

• Support on project research using various qualitative and quantitative research tools
• Evaluate trends and draw conclusions on behalf of brands or sports teams
• Use social media and other research to analyze/audit the industry and competitors
• Help team stay current on the latest news in women’s sports and client business
  • Distribute weekly internal reports
• Aid in strategic thinking and planning across project deliverables
• Support with copywriting and presentation-building (creating slides, editing copy, sourcing images) as needed

Requirements

• Strong interest in marketing strategy with a passion toward women’s sports
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods 
• Aptitude for learning new tools
• Strong ability to observe and interpret information 
• Can effectively communicate actionable insights and points-of-view
• Proactive approach and eagerness to jump into projects
• Ability to work independently as needed
• Organized and thorough, demonstrating attention to detail
• Strong writing skills
• Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) a plus

APPLY HERE: https://boards.greenhouse.io/deepblue/jobs/4410311005?gh_src=9f33eaf15us

We are looking for a Content & Marketing Intern to join our team for up to 11 weeks this summer (6/3-8/16)! The right candidate is a sports enthusiast (bonus points if women’s sports!) with a hunger to be a part of the first firm solely dedicated to women’s sports in the advertising, media and marketing industry. Whether you play sports or enjoy watching them, you know what it means to be a team player and are ready to roll up your sleeves to help the team and our partners succeed. 

We are looking for lifelong learners who are hand-raisers and question-askers, and who do not shy away from being involved in all facets of a project. Our Sharks, or go-getters, are comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

This team is based in New York and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are looking for candidates who can join us in NYC.

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $17.00-19.00. The rate is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and job duties.

Responsibilities

• Help manage Deep Blue’s social strategy and content across all owned channels 
• Concept and produce/edit short-form video for DB channels
  • May include shooting around New York City or at various DB events
  • May require your face or likeness to be public-facing
• Write social post-copy and captions
• Conduct social channel performance reports 
• Track and share trends, insights, and social platform updates with the team
• Handle ongoing website content management
• Design turnkey social posts, event invitations, or other misc design needs
• Support with presentation-building (creating slide templates, sourcing images, deck design cleanup); Includes creds decks for new business opportunities

Requirements

• Passion and desire to ideate and make social-first content
• Active user of social platforms and various digital media 
• Comfortable collaborating with other team members
• Familiarity with Canva 
• Experienced writer with the ability to assume a brand’s voice
• Design aptitude 
• Basic knowledge of photo/video, editing tools, design principles, and Adobe Suite
• Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) a plus

APPLY HERE: https://boards.greenhouse.io/deepblue/jobs/4410305005?gh_src=1fd6d2bd5us#app

Team USA is looking for a resourceful and trusted problem solver with exceptional attention to detail who effectively communicates analytical insights with accuracy and clarity. The Data Analytics Fellow will work on various impactful analytics projects at the USOPC to help Team USA bring home the gold. The Fellowship is a temporary position with an expected duration of 12 months.   

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the Olympic & Paralympic Movement, a great work ethic, and value-efficient, high-quality, logical solutions while being comfortable working independently and as part of an innovative team. In this role, we want a quick learner with broad, general analytics capabilities and interests due to the wide range of project types and tasks for which our team is responsible.

Here's how you'll have an impact:

• Analytical Solution Development
  • Communicate complex analyses and results in a straightforward and accessible way to all audiences.
  • Coordinate with Analysts and business stakeholders to understand and evaluate project requirements and translate them into solutions.
  • Assist in various project types, such as survey design, analytical storytelling, and automated web scraping.
  • Learn and apply hard skills (software, statistics, programming) on a project-by-project basis.
• Data Management & Reporting
  • Develop new insights and understanding using data reporting, statistical methods, and storytelling.
  • Design and create dashboards with the end-user experience in mind
  • Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and create efficiencies
  • Utilize statistical modeling to create analytical tools and generate new insights
  • Make insights actionable and empower data-driven decision-making
• Data Acquisition & Integrity
  • Utilize various data collection methods to acquire new, valuable data sources.
  • Ensure data quality within and across the organization's various systems
  • Aggregate, clean, and implement new data sources with accuracy and in compliance with set standards
  • Develop audit reports and processes for correcting data inconsistencies across systems 
  • Thoroughly document all data solutions and processes to ensure consistent, repeatable, and lasting solutions   
• Data Standards & Education
  • Build and implement educational resources and training tools to educate the broader data community and facilitate end-user capability and understanding. 
  • Create verified, shared, and published data sources with documented variables and standardized calculations.
  • Creating and maintaining data standards and best practices across data processes
  • Promote knowledge-sharing to improve data literacy across the organization

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective:

• Pursue Excellence: We share knowledge and question what's possible to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Iterates quickly to create efficiencies and improve processes
  • Demonstrates motivation to learn new tools and skills 
• Lead Courageously: We are willing to try new things that will generate valuable insights and actionable solutions.
  • Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving 
  • Produces detail-oriented, accurate, high-quality work 
• Serve Others: We help our partners unlock their future potential to leave the Movement better than we found it.
  • Provides valuable feedback up and across 
  • Works across a wide range of customers genuinely caring about their success
• Foster Belonging: We create safe spaces that cultivate a spirit of trust and collaboration.
  • Collaborates openly and can work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates a passion for Team USA and the ideals of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year in data management, data visualization, or data analysis
• Knowledge and experience with clean and tidy data best practices.

Here are some things that'll make you super competitive for this role:

• Experience with data visualization software (Tableau, Power BI) preferred
• Experience with a variety of statistical software (R, Python, SQL) preferred
• Experience with data collection, aggregation, and automated web scraping is preferred

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions:

• Standard office equipment
• Office environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building site
• Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work:

• This role has the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the United States or hybrid from our Downtown Colorado Springs Headquarters.  

Here's some more information you should know:

• Hiring Pay Range: $22.65 to $26.62 per hour.
• This temporary, full-time, non-exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week with an expected duration of 12 months.
• Benefits: This position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here.   

Description

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnership groups in all of sports. MSE owns and operates seven major and minor sports teams: 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s 2019 Championship Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, 2021 & 2020 NBA 2K League Champion Wizards District Gaming and Caps Gaming, an esports sub-brand of the Capitals. Additionally, it holds a significant investment in a seventh professional team, Team Liquid, an endemic esports team owned and operated by aXiomatic, in which MSE is an investor.

In September 2022, MSE acquired the regional sports network, then-called NBC Sports Washington and newly rebranded as Monumental Sports Network. Monumental Sports Network now holds the exclusive local television media rights to Capitals’, Wizards’, and Mystics’ games. The network is both a linear channel and a digital operation. Prior to acquiring the linear platform, the digital platform was launched by MSE in 2016, as the first-of-its-kind regional sports network for digital, mobile, and streaming platforms. Those linear and digital platforms are now combined and join Caps Radio, Wizards Radio, MSE Outdoor and Monumental Productions for a full suite of six media enterprises.

In addition to Capital One Arena – a venue which hosts 3M+ visitors across over 250 events annually, MSE also manages MedStar Capitals Iceplex (training facility for the Capitals), MedStar Health Performance Center (training facility for the Wizards, Mystics, and Go-Go) and EagleBank Arena (a 12,000+ live event venue on George Mason University’s campus).

In July 2020, MSE partnered with William Hill (subsequently acquired by Caesars Entertainment) to open the first ever in-arena sportsbook in North America, now called Caesars Sportsbook. The space now also boasts a destination culinary experience, Guy Fieri’s DC Kitchen + Bar.

MSE opened “District E powered by Ticketmaster” in the spring of 2023, a flagship esports and entertainment venue. This 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offers a 365-day-a-year series of immersive experiences in esports, music, culinary excellence, event programming, and community events.

MSE proudly promotes its core values for all those that interact with the company. As a member of our team:

1. You will provide first-class customer service and value for our fans.
2. You will champion a double-bottom line that engages, unifies, and gives back to the community we serve.
3. You will work tirelessly to build generationally exceptional teams that compete for championships year after year and create lifelong memories for our fans.
4. You will measure performance with specific objectives and metrics and our analysis and decisions are compelled by data.
5. You will prize leadership, but you should value teamwork and collaboration and transparency even more. We treat each other with respect. We act with honesty and integrity. We remain humble.
6. You will innovate. We are nimble and first to market. We are not averse to risk.
7. You will have fun. We are in the business of happiness.

Position Overview: The Director, Marketing and Special Initiatives is responsible for managing tentpole projects for the Capitals, including events surrounding the 50th anniversary celebration, upcoming team and player landmarks, and other marquee events. This role is integral to enhancing fan experience at Capital One Arena and beyond, conceptualizing, planning, and driving a wide range of special events that enhance our brand and create memories for fans.

Are you passionate about sports and creating memorable experiences?! We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Strategize and develop an event strategy with internal marketing team on tentpole and marquee events that align with brand and revenue goals including during the Capitals upcoming 50th anniversary season.
• Plan and implement projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines are met, budget perimeters, and overall fan standards.
• Manage aspects of large event operations, including staffing, vendor communication, load in, deliveries, entertainment, and partner activations.
• Work closely with digital, PR, Monumental Sports Network, sponsors, and other marketing leads on the development of landmark planning, ceremonies, and activations.
• Assist with events related to community platforms, fan development clubs, season ticket holder events, and venues including Medstar Capitals Iceplex, District E, etc.
• Stay on top of industry trends, standard processes, and event technologies to enhance event experiences.
• Support creative development and graphic creation.
• Support retail marketing and development of product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years experience working in event marketing and project management.
• Detailed understanding of marketing and events strategy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills while modeling the values of Capitals brand.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, able to balance multiple vendors, agencies, and other groups at once.
• Outstanding work ethic, strong desire to succeed, eagerness to learn, integrity and a passion for sports.
• Strong leadership with excellent organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading interns and part-time staff is helpful.
• Ambitious nature and positive demeanor.
• Flexibility to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQ ID:  10757

LOCATION:  

New York, NY, United States of America(US), 10022

WORK OPTION: In Office 4 days/week in New York, NY

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.

Job Summary
This position is part of a growing Media Strategy & Growth team with the mission to discover, inspire, and engage fans worldwide. The App Store & Platform Specialist will support global marketing initiatives for NBA’s product offerings and features aimed at growing fandom, consumption, and subscriptions across NBA League Pass, NBA App, and membership programs. Successful candidates will be able to support the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns across institutional media and other paid channels and third-party partnerships, focusing on scaling a global affiliate program and building out tentpole and continuity marketing programs. You are comfortable analyzing data to develop marketing insights and make informed business decisions. Success in this role requires a willingness to learn and collaborate with several cross-functional partners and external vendors.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the Partnerships Lead and Acquisition Team Leader with all aspects of campaign management, including implementation, creative production and trafficking, campaign optimizations, budget pacing, and reporting across owned and institutional media 
• Manage platform marketing creative development including production, translations, and copy creation through to delivery and execution.
• Oversee App Store Optimization strategy implementation and planning of the testing roadmap to improve app store conversion rates.
• Develop and iterate on custom product page testing for NBA DTC initiatives to drive user acquisition and engagement.
• Contribute and inform marketing briefs for NBA direct-to-consumer initiatives based on platform marketing opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (eg. Paid Media, product marketing, content) to ensure ASO best practices and recommendations are implemented at all stages of development
• Develop and foster strong relationships with the app store and platform partners to increase platform store presence.
• Monitor app store marketing performance and keyword rankings using analytic tracking tools to provide insights to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support integrations between app marketing and mobile measurement tools to develop stronger performance analysis. 
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of partner business reviews for key internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct industry trend research relating to best practices and the latest products and services to identify potential opportunities to scale performance

Required Education/Professional Experience

• BA/BS required

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• 3-5+ years of digital marketing experience with knowledge of paid media
• Heavy experience with creative production and trafficking 
• Understanding of the CTV partner space
• ASO experience is a plus 
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced setting without ready-made processes
• Strong collaboration skills, ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization to influence and drive results with key business partners
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly with complex campaign setups across multiple languages and regions
• Experience with direct response campaigns and a basic understanding of digital marketing ecosystems 
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) 
• Excellent written and presentation skills

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 

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.

Job Segment: Product Marketing, Sharepoint, Developer, Marketing, Technology

Summary

Under general direction of the EDC President, the EDC Senior Assistant provides complex and confidential administrative support to the President and staff, including scheduling of calendars, tracking, and following up on projects, reviewing mail, and organizing, coordinating, and preparing for public and staff meetings, drafting correspondence, and resolving complex complaints and issues. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
 
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists the EDC President with screening emails, calendar appointments, scheduling and meeting setup and organization, project tracking, correspondence, travel arrangements, and office errands.
• Serves as backup support to Administration team; to include opening and closing procedures of office, answering phones, greeting visitors and preparations for office meetings, as needed.
• Provides unparalleled customer service to the public and clients, making sure each is handled appropriately establishing a rapport and excellent first impression.
• Completes preparation for meetings with EDC President including creating and/or compiling PowerPoint presentations, agendas, information packets and marketing materials.
• Supports development of proposed annual budget, assists in preparing and reviewing and reviewing financial reports, maintains expense reports, prepares requisitions and purchase orders and other items specifically delegated by President.
• Assists the Secretary to the FEDC Board of Directors in preparing, posting and distributions of meeting agendas, packets, narratives, materials and minutes for board meetings and other meetings as required.
• Assists the Secretary to the FEDC Board of Directors with the logistics and preparing of materials for onboarding and training of current and new FEDC Board of Directors.
• Inputs, maintains data in CRM and completes reporting out of such system for the EDC President, as requested.
• Assists the Hospitality Suites Coordinator, as needed per direction from EDC President.   
• Assists in policy and procedure development, as well as defining standards of EDC services.
• Conducts research activities and projects as assigned.
• Communicates with City officials and other City department heads as requested by President.
• Coordinates work activities with other City departments.
• Maintains, reviews, and prepares updates of office files, records and databases, and office policy and procedure manual.
• Routine access to highly sensitive competitive information that must be held in confidence and in some cases is subject to legally binding nondisclosure agreements.
• Responds to Public Information Requests with appropriate City departments, as needed. 
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with vendors, customers, other agencies, and EDC staff.

 
Other Important Duties:

• Represents department as assigned by supervisor.
• Serves as a Notary Public.
• Maintains confidential records for EDC President. 
• Provides backup support for other staff as needed.
• Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• May be required to work some early morning hours, extended evening hours and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Business administration and advanced secretarial practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Public relations and customer service practices and procedures.
• Professional customer service and public relations practices and procedures.
• Proficient use of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software.
• Research, analysis, interpretation, and report development of complex administrative issues including legal, financial and survey data.
• Knowledge of City and department management policies and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Appropriate handling, preparing, editing, and developing responses to politically sensitive or confidential correspondence.
• Organize, prioritize, track, and manage multiple projects, assignments, and duties.
• Attention to details and avoid mistakes.
• Complete assignments with limited direction and supervision.
• Work well within a team and with group problem solving situations, use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.  
• Exhibit sound, accurate judgment and explains reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process.
• Knowledge of Open Meeting Act and Open Records Act.
• Knowledge of Records Retention Act.
• Knowledge of 4A Economic Development Sales Tax Legislation.

 
Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field, and five (5) years advanced secretarial, public relations, political science, or area of assignment experience, two (2) years of which is in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference given to graduates of Basic Economic Development Course and Sales Tax Course.
• May be required to have specialized certification depending on area of assignment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or post-offer physical exam.
• Must possess State of Texas Driver’s License.

Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements

Environmental Factors and Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor.
• May be exposed to hostile or angry clients.
• May be expected to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguous information to keep projects, appointments, or other assignments on time or moving forward toward successful completion.
• May be subject to extended periods of mental concentration, research, and analysis.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving or replacing files and records, and setting up for meetings and special events.  

Physical Demands:

• This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.  A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources. 

Description

The Vice President of Marketing is responsible for leading the NAIA’s marketing efforts including strategy, planning, and execution. The role will oversee brand strategy, digital marketing including athletics communication, social media, PR, email campaigns, advertisement, and digital and content creation to support various initiatives. With a combination of strategic leadership and marketing activities know-how, this individual will lead a team of marketing professionals in delivering engaging and compelling marketing efforts for the organization.

Serving as a member of the NAIA’s internal Leadership Team, the position will lead marketing activities that elevate the affinity and awareness of the NAIA amongst target audiences. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Marketing Strategy

· Responsible for creating the overall marketing strategy for the NAIA, aligning within the organization, and leading execution of the strategy within the marketing team 

· Responsible for leading the NAIA’s brand advocacy initiative including oversight of the selected marketing agency, integration of the brand messaging throughout all marketing materials, leading implementation of the identified promotional activities, and successful creation of the membership advocacy platform

· Working with the VP of Membership Acquisition and Retention, create marketing strategy specifically aimed at promoting the NAIA to prospective members

Marketing Activities 

· Oversee all digital marketing efforts, including social media, website, video, email campaigns, advertisement, and other assets to support the various initiatives. 

· Lead development and execution of public relations and thought leadership endeavors that elevate the position of the NAIA within target audiences in higher education and intercollegiate athletics

· Responsible for the content creation strategy and implementation to ensure consistent and compelling content is delivered across all marketing platforms and assets

· Maintain knowledge of evolving marketing trends, developments, and best practices

Marketing Administration

· Establish metrics, both leading and lagging indicators, to evaluate all marketing activities and monitor and report results

· Lead all departmental annual goal setting and budgeting processes including quarterly forecasting 

· Evaluate the need for marketing vendors and manage relationships

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field

· 10 – 15 years’ experience leading marketing for an organization or company

· Association, non-profit, and/or sports marketing experience preferred. Higher education experience a plus

· Marketing strategic mindset with the ability to create and implement short and long-term marketing plans that align with strategic priorities

· Strong knowledge of digital marketing platforms including social media, website, email campaigns and evolving marketing technology

· Proven experience with building and delivering brand marketing initiatives that drive target audience engagement levels 

· Excellent people management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing marketing teams 

· Experience in measuring and reporting performance of marketing campaigns and efforts that drive growth

· Demonstrated strong written and oral communication including public speaking 

Description

The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of all first-time student-athletes to compete at its member schools. The eligibility center hires seasonal staff members for each eligibility cycle to help with increased workloads. 

Positions are available with varying start/end dates May through October with a schedule of Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm CT. Select roles have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (Monday and Friday remote, Tuesday-Thursday in-office). Compensation starts at $14.50 per hour with no benefits. Schedule and tenure vary depending on workload and performance.

Foundations 

Members of the Foundations team are responsible for document processing, academic data authentication, and domestic freshman eligibility. Tasks include retrieving physical mail daily, sorting/scanning documents, managing electronic test scores/transcripts, verifying enrollment histories in an online database and authenticating academic data provided by various external constituent groups.

Transfer Eligibility Representatives 

Transfer Eligibility Representatives assist full-time NAIA Eligibility Center staff members in review of academic transcripts, previous athletic history, and other information to ensure proper application of NAIA rules. This role requires a solid understanding of select NAIA academic and eligibility regulations.

Customer Relations Representatives

Members of the Customer Relations team respond to telephone and electronic inquiries from a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g. students, parents, coaches, counselors, athletic administrators) on many topics, including how the NAIA Eligibility Center works, status of a particular student, questions about documents required, and campus responsibilities.

International Eligibility Representatives

Responsibilities of the International Eligibility Representatives include researching the academic and athletic histories of international students in order to establish initial NAIA Eligibility. A significant part of this work entails independent research of competitive and athletic experiences outside the traditional collegiate setting in countries most actively recruited to NAIA schools.

Requirements

Read below for the various roles and their responsibilities. Seasonal staff members may be required to fulfill duties listed under any of the categories listed below.

Successful candidates are proficient in the following skills:

• Professional communication 
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Navigating a fast paced work environment 
• Detail oriented 

About the Position

WNBA x Golden State is looking for Director, Community to play a critical role in developing and executing our social responsibility and community platforms. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for our community and partner engagement strategies and activations. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, creative vision and operational/event expertise to effectively align community impact initiatives with our cross-functional partners, and will work closely with our marketing, partnerships and communications teams to build trust with our community partners. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications.

Come share your expertise with a growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in Oakland, CA with time spent in San Francisco for game days and community events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activities and responsibilities of the Community department
• Develop and lead overall social responsibility and impact platform for WNBA x Golden State
• Create and deliver programs and initiatives that amplify and support WNBA x Golden State’s social responsibility mission and objectives, as well as WNBA Cares and Social Responsibility initiatives
• Lead development and support organic WNBA x Golden State fan/supporter groups
• Serve as main point of contact for the community department for both internal departments and external audiences, including participation in strategy discussions, intake meetings and delegation to team members
• Work directly with Corporate Partnerships to intake and onboard partners with community integrations, including participating in initial ideation process, developing pitch materials and content, and delegating programs and initiatives
• Build and foster relationships with external community partners on behalf of WNBA x Golden State, including non-profit organizations, service providers and community leaders
• Actively participate and represent the community department in WNBA x Golden State Player Appearance Committee meetings
• Serve as liaison between WNBA x Golden State and WNBA social responsibility team and counterparts on other WNBA teams and sports leagues
• Represent WNBA x Golden State at a variety of community events
• Build and lead an impactful team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team and establish metrics to measure performance and track progress
• Manage department budgets, allocate resources effectively and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 7 years in community affairs, cause-marketing or corporate social responsibility; 1 year of people management experience
• Digital, social media and traditional marketing knowledge
• Impeccable attention to detail and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication, service, resolution and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate, influence and build partnerships both internally and across industries (e.g., sports and entertainment, non-profit, education, technology and government)
• Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment
• A passion for professional basketball, live entertainment, and social issues facing our community

Time Commitment

• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends

Compensation

• $98,000 - 104,000 + Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation and generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves

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

Who are we:
A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

Who are you:
An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

The Atlanta Hawks marketing team is responsible for the strategy, planning, operations and execution of all revenue and brand marketing initiatives for four brands including the Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Arena, College Park Skyhawks and Hawks Talon Gaming Club. This group facilitates the development and execution of world-class campaigns and content and leverages various marketing channels to connect and motivate fans to drive ticket sales, achieve corporate partner objectives and drive generational brand affinity.

We are seeking a highly skilled Marketing Analyst to help us achieve our marketing and revenue goals. The marketing analyst will be responsible for contributing and collaborating on the execution, analytics, and insights process for marketing channels and campaigns across all brands. This individual should possess strong analytical skills and be well-versed in the intricacies and dynamics of working with data, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis, testing and measurement, report building and dissemination.

The Marketing Analyst will intimately understand the demographics and psychographics of our fans, the customer journey and drivers that influence fans to convert and engage with our brands. The Marketing Analyst will work closely with the Data & Analytics department to identify opportunities for growth and improvement using data-driven insights to optimize marketing efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead marketing insights projects in collaboration with the Data & Analytics team applying a wide range of methodologies to support decision-making in marketing campaigns.
• Intimately understand objectives of all marketing campaigns and work with project managers to set goals and benchmarks, while working with data and analytics department to measure, track and report on key performance indicators across marketing channels including but not limited to social media, email, mobile app, web, SMS, digital and traditional advertising.
• Partner with data and analytics team to design, build and maintain marketing channel reports and campaign dashboards resulting in marketing insights and overall recommendations.
• Obtain and ingest reports from marketing channel partners across digital and traditional marketing channels to report on overall campaign performance and ensure accurate delivery of data and ad buys.
• Audit, administer and manage analytics platforms including Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics.
• Develop and maintain testing strategy to include deploying a combination of A/B and multivariate tests for campaigns including email, web and mobile.
• Intimately understand our fans and Atlanta DMA to identify critical customer segments to pursue and optimize customer journeys.
• Create targeted audience segments and marketing lists for email, social and mobile app campaigns.
• Create campaign recaps and reports to be shared with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing analytics, preferably with an eCommerce brand, sports team, or ad agency.
• 3-5 years of experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Tableau and Datorama strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in one scripting language (SQL or R preferred).
• Deep understanding of Scarborough Research Data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of survey design and analysis methodologies.
• Expertise in Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, up to date in all Google certifications.
• Experience utilizing digital marketing and analytics platforms to access and manage reporting (i.e., Adobe Analytics, Google AdWords, Native and Third-Party Social Media analytics).
• Experience with A/B and multivariate testing and multi-channel (online and offline) attribution.
• Ability to work with data visualization software (Tableau and Datorama strongly preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of business acumen, creative problem-solving abilities, and professionalism.
• Ability to interact with and present to senior-level executives and partners.
• Tremendous teamwork and collaborative spirit coupled with the ability to work independently.
• Independent, self-motivated, data-driven, and innovative.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, marketing, mathematics, or related field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!

The New York Liberty are continuing to build an organization that is passionate about redefining women’s sports while furthering the growth of the WNBA and our franchise. The Director, Sponsorship Sales will be responsible for prospecting, pursuing, and developing new marketing partnerships for the NY Liberty. You will lead all aspects of corporate partnership and sponsorship development to include proposal and presentation writing, negotiation, and special project deliverables. Our ideal candidate will bring unmatched energy, a strong full-cycle partnership/sponsorship sales background, and excellent communication skills.

This position reports directly to the SVP of Global Partnership Development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develops groundbreaking 360-degree marketing concepts and partnership proposals for the NY Liberty.
• End-to-end accountability of sourcing leads, generating a pipeline, assessing opportunities, conducting valuations, and negotiating terms of the deal through completion of legal review and contracting.
• Explores and grows the client account list, demonstrating creative ideas for lead generation.
• Effectively maintains seamless reporting and prospecting updates via Salesforce.
• Focuses on the development of specific entitlements such as packaging techniques and new/soft inventory to meet targeted sales goals.
• Assists in asset identification and creation and provides leadership in the creation of sales materials.
• Ensures all presentation materials tell a consistent brand story representative of the premium position of affiliated properties within the NYC market.
• Integrates, aligns and executes the Sponsorship Sales goals.
• Takes accountability in reaching individual, team and inventory budgets on an annual basis.
• Attends network and promotional events to develop and maintain contact with potential clients and professional bodies.
• Contributes to any efforts, thoughts or actions used to boost overall revenue for the NY Liberty and BSE Global.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Sports and/or arena industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Partnership/Sponsorship Sales.
• Proven record of hitting goals/budgets.
• Knowledge of sponsorship measurement tools and processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills; proficiency with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM highly preferred.
• Schedule flexibility to attend New York Liberty home games at Barclays Center and additional events as needed. This position will involve working outside of standard business hours to accommodate business needs.

WHO YOU ARE

• Keen attention to detail, strong conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and reliable standout colleague, always acting in the best interest of their department and the company as a whole
• Ability to build and maintain productive, positive relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a strong ability to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to travel on rare occasions (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.

SALARY RANGE

$90,000 - $120,000 base salary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works primarily in an office environment but is expected to attend all NY Liberty home games as well as other team events on evenings, weekends and holidays

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

REQ ID:  10584

LOCATION:  

New York, NY, United States of America(US), 10022

WORK OPTION:  ​​​​​​​In-Office 4 days/week in New York, NY

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.

Position Summary:
This role will support the design, build and execution of immersive live events and tentpole moments that acquire new fans, generate content, maximize revenue and amplify the WNBA brand. This role will work in lock- step with the NBA Enterprise Events team but sit as a dedicated WNBA point of contact and decision-maker. This role will lead the WNBA Events Operations function and will work day-to-day with the NBA Events team and WNBA Marketing and Growth teams. Your mission is to serve as a point guard within the WNBA and across a matrix NBA organization (e.g. Events, Basketball Operations, Partnerships, Marketing, PR, Digital Media, Programming, Content Production, Social Responsibility) to define event success metrics, work with Global Partnerships of sponsored events, and manage execution details.

WNBA events under this scope include:

1. WNBA Draft (annually)
2. WNBA All Star (annually)
3. WNBA Live (fan fest during WNBA All Star weekend)
4. WNBA Partner space and summit (during WNBA All Star weekend)
5. WNBA Commissioner’s Cup (annually)
6. WNBA Playoffs and Finals 
7. WNBA International Game (locations TBD each year)

Major Responsibilities:
•    Lead event operations team that manage and coordinate all operational functions at WNBA tentpole events including cross-functional teams of people assigned to an event, providing direction and resources to ensure clarity of roles and successful event operation 
•    Collaborates with other department supervisors and/or external vendors to schedule and plan work assignments based on event requirements and other requested services
•    Builds and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure adequate staffing, space, facilities, and other services as needed across all events 
•    Works closely with senior leadership to improve marketability and profitability of events 
•    Manage the master planning/block planning process for our major tentpole events
•    Management and balancing of multi-million-dollar event operations budgets across numerous events, developing and executing both sides of the event P&L and creating ancillary revenue streams and cost-cutting measures that maximize operating income
•    Creation and management of RFPs and the process needed to identify and fill key business roles and tasks in support of WNBA tentpoles
•    Management of key vendors contracted to support event operations at League events
•    Lead the strategy and development of the WNBA's new host city bid and selection process for WNBA All Star weekend
•    Lead on all labor management at major events to help work with vendors, labor force and facilities to ensure all groups work together to build out all necessary facilities and temporary structures in the most efficient manner possible
•    Planning schedule design, implementation and management
•    Work closely and professionally with key stakeholders to ensure all event objectives are clearly articulated, understood, and executed accordingly
•    Develop high-impact presentations to communicate plans and vision across the organization

Required Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree
•    10+ years of live event operations experience
•    6+ years of large-scale event oversight
•    Successfully having managed multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
•    Labor management oversight
•    Proven accomplishments in organization and management of people and processes
•    Ability to lead others and collaborate with a variety of groups at different levels to ensure high performance
•    Strong ability to implement and meet deadlines
•    Experience managing production and event budgets
•    Strong organizational skills
•    Solid writing and communications skills
•    Proactive self-starter who works well within a team, strong interpersonal skills
•    Strong attention to detail – work to anticipate issues in advance
•    Problem solver - ability to not get overwhelmed and solve issues systematically
•    Team player – willing to do whatever tasks necessary to get the job done correctly

Salary Range: [[$140,000 - $160,000]] 

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 WNBA
The WNBA is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women.  Featuring 12 teams, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and social responsibility.  Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content and community outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it.