Manager, Sports Brand Solutions

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Director and Senior Manager in driving sponsorship opportunities across the Disney/ESPN platform for DTC & Streaming, ESPN Films, and ESPN Originals.
• Develop cross-platform sponsorship packages including TV, Digital, Social, and On-Site Activations.
• Support and ideate strategies for new sales opportunities related to ESPN Direct To Consumer Partnerships and product enhancements.
• Maintain digital video, streaming, and storytelling insights and data projects to support sales efforts.
• Collaborate with SBS teams to guide streaming/video strategy and sport-specific opportunities, especially regarding DTC evolution.
• Manage post-sale efforts related to sold sponsorships and ensure successful launch and troubleshooting.
• Create and distribute sponsorship graphics and assets in partnership with colleagues.
• Serve as Ad Sales liaison to Production/Content and Digital Product teams, and grow relationships with content partners.
• Lead creative discussions for custom content development related to ESPN Films and Originals.
• Navigate ESPN/ESPN+ projects with internal content and legal teams.
• Collaborate on ad innovations, formats, and new sponsorship opportunities with various internal teams.
• Advise on ad experiences and innovations tied to sports inventory.
• Develop sales materials for sports ad innovations and assist sales in pitching and negotiating sponsorship deals.
• Participate in client meetings and calls as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment requiring responsiveness and attention to detail.
• Experience working in digital ad sales with a focus on sponsorship, monetization, or operations.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Solution-oriented professional with leadership qualities.
• Ability to work independently, think proactively, and be accountable.
• Strong time management and detail orientation.
• Strong presentation skills and professional maturity.

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital ad sales, sponsorship, monetization, or operations.

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications are not explicitly specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

• A salary range of $108,500 to $145,400 per year, depending on experience and location.
• Potential bonus and/or long-term incentive units.
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.