Manager, Broadcast Relations - Americas

Title : Manager, Broadcast Relations - Americas Reports to : Senior Specialist, Broadcast Relations Location : New York City Work Arrangement : Hybrid – minimum of 4 days per week in the New York City office The Company Relevent is the world’s leading privately-owned commercial partner with a dedicated focus on international football. We work with leagues, governing bodies, and other properties selling media, sponsorship, and licensing rights. Relevent has earned a reputation for building creative and bespoke partnerships with the top leagues that maximize the quality, excitement, and interest for fans while delivering value to all stakeholders, including clubs, media companies, brand partners, and more. Our approach and dedication has helped us build the most expansive portfolio of premium properties in football, all in long-term, multi-region commercial partnerships. Relevent is part of Stephen Ross’ portfolio of companies, which also includes the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, F1 Miami Grand Prix, and Miami Open Tennis, and is headquartered in New York City. Position Summary Relevent is looking for a Manager, Broadcast Relations – Americas, to support the exploitation of the Bundesliga media rights in the Americas. As an important member of the Relevent-Bundesliga Americas team, this role will support the execution and delivery of media rights partnerships with English and Spanish language broadcasters throughout North, Central, and South Americas. The right candidate will possess a strong understanding of the sports media ecosystem, including programming strategy, content development, distribution, audience growth, and marketing activation. This role will play a key role in helping broadcasters maximize the value of their Bundesliga rights, supporting both day-to-day service and the development of innovative activation opportunities that drive viewership, engagement, and commercial success. Major Responsibility Support the day-to-day servicing and management of broadcasters in their utilization and activation of Bundesliga rights. Work closely with broadcasters on the planning and optimization of Bundesliga programming, content utilization, and promotional strategies to grow audiences and maximize the value of Bundesliga rights. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Bundesliga's product portfolio and all media rights agreements, communicating both clearly and effectively to broadcasters. Maintain and optimize internal documentation and processes, especially relating to broadcast and marketing. Play an active role in shaping and delivering broadcast marketing initiatives, including paid Support the planning, creation and delivery of materials for regular broadcaster meetings, end of seasons workshops and club meetings. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Work closely with cross-functional teams including content, marketing, legal and finance across the Americas and Germany to ensure alignment and delivery. Proactively support the growth objectives of business owners and functional leads. Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders at clubs and other partner organizations. Foster strong, trust-based relationships with broadcasters through open communication and collaborative ways of working. Skills & Experience Required 4-6 years’ experience in sports media, media rights, broadcast partnerships, content distribution, or sports marketing, either at a broadcaster, rightsholder, agency, or media company Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement capabilities Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-based approach in fast-paced environments International mindset, experience working across cultures and regions. Ability and willingness to travel occasionally. Strong understanding of sports content programming, audience development, distribution strategies, and media marketing is an advantage Strong interest in soccer is an advantage Fluent English required, Spanish fluency an advantage #J-18808-Ljbffr Relevent