Remote-Eligible Partner Operations & Partnerships Specialist

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week._________________Position Summary:This position will be a split role (approximately 50/50) supporting the Marketing Partnerships group with both account management and operational needs across partner communication and engagement, employee onboarding and education, internal group organization, and cross department collaboration and integration.Major Responsibilities:Marketing PartnershipsAssist in the fulfillment of partners' full sponsorship portfolios across NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League, Basketball Africa League (BAL) and/or USA Basketball (USAB) propertiesBuild effective working relationships and strong consensus with key NBA constituencies including: sub-departments within Global Partnerships, Events, Media, Content, Public Relations, Legal, Licensing, Social Impact, Team Marketing & Business Operations, Player Marketing, and Live Programming & EntertainmentSupport the management of day-to-day partner activation processes, including: activation planning and approvals, promotional development, media planning, financials, advertising creation and approval, event coordination and results tracking which will require collaboration across multiple departmentsDevelop and leverage strong relationships and build credibility with external partners and their lead agenciesServe as day-to-day contact on partnership matters ranging from contractual deliverables to activation strategyManage budgets and expenses for marketing partners including assisting in the annual budget planning process; this includes fluency in our financial reporting and pipeline management systemProvide partnership expertise in the comprehension of contractual elements and understanding of partners' marketing/business goals, objectives, target audience and competitorsExecute against partnership goals and success metrics, implement a measurement system and plan for monitoring effectiveness and providing regular reportingSupport in identification of areas of opportunity and develop upsell proposals for partners throughout the seasonOperationsWork with Operations team to organize employee education meetings and offsitesUpdate new hire onboarding process by working with a team to build materials and coordinate training and development for new membersCoordinate Marketing Partnership team meetings and work with MP leadership to build agendaResponsible for internal document tracking and updating including account team lists, partner lists, etc.Create a library of document templates for the Marketing Partnerships team to utilize for various purposes including executive communication, prep materials, etc.Support group’s financial tracking and budgeting such as department purchasing cards, budgets for development activities, etc.Support cross department collaboration and integration with internal departments within Global Partnerships and Media, Events, Public Relations, Legal, Marketing, Social Impact, Team Marketing & Business Operations, Player Marketing, and all affiliate leagues.Coordinate communication with partners including relevant partner press releases and key tentpole communicationWork closely with Partner Services on all Marketing Partnerships hospitality including the organization of invite lists, seating recommendations, gifting, etc.Required Education/Professional Experience:Bachelor's degree in either Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or Organizational Management preferred or relevant experienceOne (1) year of professional experience in relevant field (marketing, advertising, sponsorship, operations, or brand management)Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes:Strong organizational skills and business writing/written communication skillsAttention to detail and ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projectsRelationship management skills both internally and externally, adapting to department cultures and leadership stylesMust be highly motivated, proactive, self-starter with high energy and team spiritAbility to forecast issues in projects, troubleshoot, and problem solve with internal constituentsSalary Range:$75,000 - $85,000Job Posting Title:CoordinatorEmployees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.About the NBAThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. 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