ESPN Hiring for Marketing Coordinator at CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, United States Full Time

Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports.

We have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on our team, and every day is extraordinary! Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves.

We’re looking for a Sports Marketing Coordinator with strong communication and organizational skills to work as a part of the ESPN Live Sports and College Networks Marketing team based in Charlotte, NC.

This position will support the ACC Network Sports Marketing team in the development and execution of marketing strategies and multi-platform promotional plans.

What You Will Do

• Provide support for the strategy, development, execution and implementation of ACC Network marketing campaigns, promotion and activations for multiple sports and studio shows across platforms
• Support day-to-day management of ACC Network marketing strategies, plans and creative campaign execution :
• Facilitate creative development process from brief through execution. Drive creative deliverables and timelines to ensure work is completed and delivered efficiently and on time.
• Provide input on creative development and shepherd the creative feedback process through project management software tools.
• Communicate with Media and Creative partners, assisting in the scheduling and delivery of creative materials.
• Collaborate on marketing efforts with various internal and external stakeholders, including Social Media and Programming.
• Communicate with Member-Institutions on campaign extensions, asset development and delivery.
• Facilitate content and footage gathering and music clearances
• Partner with our team in the development of marketing briefs
• Work with the Customer Relationship Management team to track performance of all digital media efforts and using key performance metrics in the creation of digital campaigns.

Manage marketing budget and processing of all invoices / payments to vendors.

• Ensure all work is archived on internal systems
• Establish strong and collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners
• Coordinate and support marketing activations and fan experiences
• Be relied upon as an ACC expert

Required Qualifications and Skills

1-2 years of related marketing / advertising required with an understanding of marketing fundamentals, including strategic and creative development as well as creative evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills (copywriting experience a plus).
• Effective time management and organizational skills ability to prioritize and multi-task on a high-profile, high-volume portfolio.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented candidate willing to take initiative.
• Passionate ESPN and sports fan with a comprehensive knowledge of College Sports, the ACC and its 15 Member-Institutions along with the three expansion schools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Holds self and others accountable for creative and executional excellence.
• Understanding of overall brand strategy, including cultural connections with sport.
• Knowledge of and interest in the evolving media landscape and media consumption habits.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional or organizational role.
• Marketing and / or channel marketing related experience, particularly with athletics department.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite.
• Ability to operate hybrid schedule in Charlotte’s ESPN office.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

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