SLAM
Director, Integrated Marketing
SLAM, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The
Director of Integrated Marketing
will be a key contributor to planning, activating, and executing our partner campaigns across the full Front Office Sports ecosystem. Hands-on with our clients, this person must have exceptional attention to detail, excellent project management skills, and a strong creative point of view. In the role, you will work very closely with cross-functional departments, including Account Management, Creative Strategy, and Sales, to lead the execution of day-to-day marketing operations related to our brand partner campaigns to drive meaningful engagement and results.
The role requires an experienced digital marketer who has a passion for big ideas, strategy, world-class client service, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader with a track record of driving creative collaboration, developing innovative marketing strategies, and delivering best-in-class campaigns that connect with consumers, deliver results for advertisers, and help drive new and recurring revenue.
This person should have a knack for leading multiple projects simultaneously and taking the initiative on all marketing-related tasks and projects on any campaign. Experience across branded and sponsored content, social, video, high-impact media, events, and other digital media solutions is a must.
The Director of Integrated Marketing will work closely with and report to the EVP of Marketing & Operations.
Application Details
Application Deadline:
October 31, 2024
Department:
Integrated Marketing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Workplace Type:
Fully remote
Compensation:
$100,000 - $125,000 / year
Reporting To:
Jonny Sonkin
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively within a Regional “Pod,” inclusive of Account Management and Sales, with support from Creative Strategy
Lead marketing strategy for partner campaigns, including but not limited to production briefs (branded and sponsored content), content and social programming, paid social, advertising and social copy, and more
Lead the procurement, management, and handling of talent for partner campaigns
Manage third-party vendors to support the planning and execution of custom content campaigns
Support in the pre-production planning of content shoots, creative direction, and producing onsite
Lead the internal and external feedback process on all creative output and assets (content, social, events) to ensure content meets brand and partner standards
Lead client communications for campaign activation and production responsibilities
Work with Account Management, Audience, and AdOps teams to maximize campaign performance across digital channels, including consumer targeting, performance marketing, and content optimization
Collaborate with Account Management to produce compelling campaign recaps and case studies
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
5-7 years of experience at a media agency or digital-first publisher; knowledge and passion of sports and business a plus
Knowledge and understanding of relevant media platforms (newsletter, ROS display, multimedia, social, etc.) as well as branded, sponsored, and original content
Natural ability to lead and take initiative in providing cross-functional partners with a recommendation rather than project managing and delegating the task
Incredibly organized with the ability to project manage and produce your work while collaborating across teams clearly and confidently
Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex things into easily digestible information
Experience managing and balancing client expectations and internal teams, including multiple key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to lead a team a plus
Job Perks
Hybrid employees work from FOS’s New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membership
All employees receive a quarterly FlexFund or a stipend to use towards home office or commuter needs
Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Wellness perks include Health Advocate, TelaDoc, and Talkspace
An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup. Leverage an annual professional development stipend to invest in your career advancement
About Front Office SportsFront Office Sports (FOS), the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports. Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.
Front Office Sports is backed by SC. Holdings, a New York-based investment and strategic advisory firm, and RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.
In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
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Director of Integrated Marketing
will be a key contributor to planning, activating, and executing our partner campaigns across the full Front Office Sports ecosystem. Hands-on with our clients, this person must have exceptional attention to detail, excellent project management skills, and a strong creative point of view. In the role, you will work very closely with cross-functional departments, including Account Management, Creative Strategy, and Sales, to lead the execution of day-to-day marketing operations related to our brand partner campaigns to drive meaningful engagement and results.
The role requires an experienced digital marketer who has a passion for big ideas, strategy, world-class client service, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader with a track record of driving creative collaboration, developing innovative marketing strategies, and delivering best-in-class campaigns that connect with consumers, deliver results for advertisers, and help drive new and recurring revenue.
This person should have a knack for leading multiple projects simultaneously and taking the initiative on all marketing-related tasks and projects on any campaign. Experience across branded and sponsored content, social, video, high-impact media, events, and other digital media solutions is a must.
The Director of Integrated Marketing will work closely with and report to the EVP of Marketing & Operations.
Application Details
Application Deadline:
October 31, 2024
Department:
Integrated Marketing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Workplace Type:
Fully remote
Compensation:
$100,000 - $125,000 / year
Reporting To:
Jonny Sonkin
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively within a Regional “Pod,” inclusive of Account Management and Sales, with support from Creative Strategy
Lead marketing strategy for partner campaigns, including but not limited to production briefs (branded and sponsored content), content and social programming, paid social, advertising and social copy, and more
Lead the procurement, management, and handling of talent for partner campaigns
Manage third-party vendors to support the planning and execution of custom content campaigns
Support in the pre-production planning of content shoots, creative direction, and producing onsite
Lead the internal and external feedback process on all creative output and assets (content, social, events) to ensure content meets brand and partner standards
Lead client communications for campaign activation and production responsibilities
Work with Account Management, Audience, and AdOps teams to maximize campaign performance across digital channels, including consumer targeting, performance marketing, and content optimization
Collaborate with Account Management to produce compelling campaign recaps and case studies
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
5-7 years of experience at a media agency or digital-first publisher; knowledge and passion of sports and business a plus
Knowledge and understanding of relevant media platforms (newsletter, ROS display, multimedia, social, etc.) as well as branded, sponsored, and original content
Natural ability to lead and take initiative in providing cross-functional partners with a recommendation rather than project managing and delegating the task
Incredibly organized with the ability to project manage and produce your work while collaborating across teams clearly and confidently
Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex things into easily digestible information
Experience managing and balancing client expectations and internal teams, including multiple key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to lead a team a plus
Job Perks
Hybrid employees work from FOS’s New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membership
All employees receive a quarterly FlexFund or a stipend to use towards home office or commuter needs
Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
Wellness perks include Health Advocate, TelaDoc, and Talkspace
An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup. Leverage an annual professional development stipend to invest in your career advancement
About Front Office SportsFront Office Sports (FOS), the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports. Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.
Front Office Sports is backed by SC. Holdings, a New York-based investment and strategic advisory firm, and RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.
In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Apply Now
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