at FOX Payroll Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox Sports
FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Big Ten Network is looking for a Director, Sponsorships to join their team in Chicago or New York. The Director, Sponsorships will lead the Big Ten Corporate Partners (BTCP) partnership Marketing team, supporting BTCP's Conference wide partner activations. The Director, Sponsorships will report to the Vice President, Sponsorships and will also lead our current Big Ten partner management program.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute strategic direction & full oversight of existing Big Ten Corporate Partners including fulfillment of all contractual obligations across all sponsor accounts
Execute annual Sponsor Summit/Retreat and FCG/BBT Event Activations
Work with the Vice President, Sponsorships on sponsorship renewal development and negotiations as applicable
Collaborate with the BTN/FOX sales team to develop and execute digital programs across BTCP social platforms (per contract and/or incremental)
Manage the fulfillment team (Manager, Partnership Marketing)
Interact daily with other departments throughout BTN/B1G/FOX: Ad Sales, Marketing, Business Operations, Sports Admin, Communications
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
8+ years of experience managing the operational aspects related to sponsorship benefits at a professional sports league, professional sports team, or in conjunction with a premiere sports event
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships, manage project budgets and multiple tasks under pressure, provide a high level of customer service, and develop and implement creative/effective sponsor driven consumer promotions
Ability to work with high profile clients and solve problems
Ability to work as an effective member of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Positive attitude and a high degree of integrity
Occasional travel to sponsor meetings
Attendance at all major BTCP activations and major events
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
College degree
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $106,000.00-148,500.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
