Director, Media Partnerships

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Group Summary
Media Partnerships is responsible for the sales and execution of all league media assets on league channels and within overall league sponsorships.

Job Summary
This role will lead and manage strategy, development, ideation, planning, and execution of media sales and across the NBA media ecosystem for select league marketing partners and broader the advertising marketplace.

Major Responsibilities

Manage team members responsible for media planning and execution across variety of categories and brands

Lead full sales cycle of prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and execution of media across the scatter marketplace

Manage sales pipeline to contribute to revenue forecasting

Work with league partners, providing white glove service to help them achieve their media goals and KPI’s across the NBA’s full suite of media opportunities

Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior level contacts at brands and agencies

Collaborate closely with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure partner needs are consistently met, including ad operations, product, content, and analytics teams

Effectively pitch NBA media offerings across Digital, Social, and Linear platforms

Creatively ideate to demonstrate expertise amongst media industry solutions and understanding of brand goals

Develop expertise in evolving space of influencer/creator brand marketing

Proactively share partner wins and application of media trends across internal and external contacts

Ability to train team members in core elements of Media Group responsibilities and day-to-day executions

Required Education/Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sports administration or related field

12-15 years of experience within media entertainment and sports sales media/sponsorship industry

Expert knowledge of brand marketing & media tactics, terminology and metrics

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

Strong Leadership and coaching skills

Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects; attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact positively and work effectively with internal and external constituents

Ability to problem‑solve quickly, think creatively, and conceptualize ideas for partners

Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with brand partners

Excellent digital literacy (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Executive presence; strong project management, organizational and presentation skills

Salary Range
$170,000 - $190,000

Job Posting Title
Director

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company‑sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; fertility and family‑forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax‑advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent‑care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time‑off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

Equal Opportunity Statement
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.

COVID‑19 Policy
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.

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