Junior Sports Marketing Project Manager

Job Title: Brand Project Manager (Jr. Level)

Location: NYC or Foothill Ranch, CA (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)

Work Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM (with potential after-hours or weekend work based on project needs)

Max Bill Rate: $28-$30/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

The Brand Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting the Brand Team and Senior Brand Director, ensuring seamless execution of key initiatives. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Team Management

• Drive project timelines by managing status updates, next steps, and key deliverables.
• Serve as a central point of communication between cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress.
• Identify potential roadblocks and proactively problem-solve to keep projects on track.

Asset & Content Management

• Oversee the uploading, downloading, and deployment of assets across marketing and sales functions.
• Ensure asset accuracy and proper organization within internal platforms.
• Manage version control and approvals for creative deliverables.

Budget & Financial Tracking

• Track project budgets and provide financial oversight to ensure spending aligns with forecasts.
• Support monthly budget reconciliation and reporting.
• Work with finance and procurement teams to process invoices and ensure timely payments.

Marketing & Campaign Support

• Assist in the development of brand and campaign decks for internal and external presentations.
• Provide copywriting and content development support for marketing materials.
• Support the execution of go-to-market strategies, ensuring deliverables align with brand objectives.

Event & Activation Support

• Assist in event planning, logistics, and execution, both pre-event and on-site.
• Coordinate with vendors, agencies, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Track event performance and gather key learnings for future activations.

Agency & Partner Management

• Serve as a day-to-day liaison between the brand team and external agencies.
• Assist in briefing agencies, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring work aligns with brand guidelines.
• Support contract and scope-of-work tracking to maximize efficiency and value.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Top 3-5 Mandatory Requirements:

1. Highly organized and detail-oriented.
2. Hardworking and proactive.
3. Knowledgeable in sports.

Top 3-5 Desired Attributes/Qualifications:

1. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
2. Authentic connection to sports.
3. Strong understanding of culturally relevant audiences.

Additional Information:

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, has strong project management skills, and is passionate about brand execution at the highest level.

This position has been open for over 12 months due to the need for additional support in executing key business deliverables and maintaining project timelines.

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