Specialist, Sports Marketing

Onboard Sports Advisory (OSA) is a strategic sports marketing consultancy advising global brands, rights‑holders, and sports properties on commercial strategy, sponsorship valuation, activation frameworks, and performance measurement. Operating on the agency/advisory side, OSA provides objective, insight‑driven advisement that helps senior leadership teams navigate complex decisions across sport, culture, and entertainment. Our work blends analytical rigor, creativity, and global experience to unlock growth and long‑term partnership value.

ROLE SUMMARY
The Specialist, Sports Marketing Strategy, is an integral member of the OSA team, supporting the development and execution of sports partnerships and marketing initiatives across client accounts. Reporting into the Director, Sports Marketing Strategy, the role supports day‑to‑day client servicing, partnership strategy development, activation planning, research, presentations, and cross‑functional coordination across multiple projects and workstreams spanning global sports and entertainment properties, including the Olympic & Paralympic Games, FIFA, and other major sporting events.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about sports, sponsorships, culture, and brand marketing who is eager to grow within a fast‑paced agency and consulting environment. The Specialist will play an important role in helping ensure programs and deliverables are executed with a high level of professionalism, organization, creativity, and attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the development and execution of sports marketing and partnership strategies across multiple accounts.

Assist in preparing client‑facing presentations, agendas, status reports, meeting recaps, and strategic recommendations.

Conduct research on sports sponsorship landscape, properties, athletes, cultural trends, technology innovations, and competitive partnerships.

Help manage timelines, deliverables, and project trackers across multiple accounts and internal teams.

Participate in internal and external client meetings by helping prep materials, capturing detailed notes, and progressing next steps.

Support partnership activation planning and execution across experiential, digital, social, and content initiatives for some of the world’s most visible brands.

Assist in engaging sports properties relative to communications, partnership documentation, and asset tracking.

Support the evaluation of sponsorship and partnership opportunities across the global sports and entertainment marketplace.

Contribute to activation ideation and brainstorms rooted in brand objectives and audience insights.

Assist in developing partnership presentations, measurement reports, and post‑program analysis.

Assist in coordinating large‑scale experiential, ticketing, hospitality, and client servicing programs tied to major sporting events, helping ensure seamless guest experiences, stakeholder communication, and operational excellence.

Collaborate closely with cross‑functional agency teams including finance, creative, production, strategy, operations, talent, and experiential to support integrated client programs and partnership executions.

Help manage communication, timelines, and deliverables across internal agency teams, clients, vendors, and rights‑holder partners.

Contribute to internal brainstorms, activation planning sessions, and creative development discussions across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and experiential projects.

Support new business efforts through research, presentation development, and pitch preparations as needed.

Participate in internal agency initiatives and team collaboration opportunities that contribute to the continued growth of OSA and broader OBE network.

QUALIFICATIONS

1‑2 years of experience in sports marketing, sponsorships, brand marketing, consulting, agency, or related field preferred.

Strong interest and knowledge of the global sports and entertainment landscape.

Experience supporting client accounts, partnerships, activations, or events preferred.

Familiarity with the sports industry.

Proficiency in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, and project management tools.

Ability to travel domestically and globally.

Ability to occasionally work non‑standard hours.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sports management, or related field preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

A commitment to hustle

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills

Creative thinker with curiosity and willingness to learn

Ability to communicate professionally with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders

Passion for sports, culture, media, and brand storytelling

Self‑starter mentality with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach

Great teammate who also likes to have fun when appropriate

Compensation Range: $66,300 annually. This pay range reflects experience, relevant skills, professional certifications, market pay, and demand for the role. OSA reserves the right to modify this range at any time. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance, annual profit sharing/bonus plan based on company performance and individual performance, 401(k), health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, PTO, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.

OSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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