National Women's Soccer League is hiring: Manager, Media Partner Promotion in Ne

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is the top professional women's soccer league in the USA, with 14 teams and +300 of the best soccer players in the world. In its 12th season, the league continues to grow exponentially, with 2024 attendance topping 2 million fans for the first time- the third straight year the league surpassed 1 million in total attendance. Viewership across all broadcast media partners - Amazon, CBS, ESPN and Scripps - was up 285% year over year, and team valuations continue to soar. This growth underscores the league's expanding fan base and growing presence in both the sports media landscape and in pop culture. The future of the NWSL has never looked brighter.

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is experiencing extraordinary growth, revolutionizing the sports landscape and redefining the reach of women's sports. With expansion into new markets, record-breaking attendance, and unprecedented viewership, the NWSL is poised for even greater commercial success. As part of this exciting trajectory, we are expanding our Commercial team and seeking a dynamic Sr. Manager, Partnership Management, to lead key sponsor relationships and drive impactful campaigns.

Position Description

The Manager of Media Partner Promotions will play a critical role in overseeing and tracking media partner promotion of the NWSL, ensuring alignment with league objectives and maximizing visibility across platforms. Reporting to the Director of Media Partnerships, this position requires strong attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role will be essential in managing media partner activations, tracking promotional commitments, and ensuring seamless execution of league-wide media initiatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing NWSL media partners, including day-to-day operations and communication
• Maintain weekly/monthly reporting documents
• Track and analyze partner performance and promotion of the NWSL.
• Help provide data for reports and presentations as needed
• Work closely with the marketing team to creatively ideate on campaigns geared toward meeting greater brand, viewership, and revenue goals
• Work closely with the Director of Media Partnerships to cultivate and maintain relationships with all media partners
• Work closely with Director of Media Partnerships on strategic planning for each partner

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:

• 5+ years' experience working in media planning or partner management
• You have a passion for women's sports and you're genuinely excited about growing the sport of soccer across the USA and globally
• Strong professional and positive presence that represents the league internally and externally
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Familiarity with media-buying, planning, and research
• Understanding of overall media business from broadcast media, digital media, agencies, marketing, social media, fantasy sports, etc.
• Partner facing background
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment
• Communicates in a direct, open, and honest manner
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree required

Desired Skills (but not required):

• 1-3 years' experience in digital and social marketing
• Working knowledge of media analytics software
• 1-3 years' experience in a partner-facing role
• Multicultural Marketing background
• Bilingual

What we offer

• An incredible inclusive culture that is committed to diversity.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Mental health benefits for employees and dependents.
• FSA for employees and dependents.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short and Long-term disability and life insurance paid by the company.
• Unlimited paid time off, sick days and end of the year office closure.
• 401k with employer match, safe harbor contributions from the company in addition to the employer match.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule.

NWSL observes a hybrid work schedule of three working days in the physical office and two remote working days. No relocation assistance will be provided. No relocation assistance will be provided.

NWSL salaries are contingent upon candidates' qualifications, functional business needs, and market financials.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000.

NWSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.