Sports Marketing Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

The Sports Marketing Assistant will have a hybrid role with dual responsibilities comprised of equal parts traditional administrative functions and marketing coordinator functions.

We seek an ambitious, passionate sports marketing professional for whom no task is too small, or too large. Candidate should be a go-getter-resourceful, energetic, responsible, reliable, willing to learn, and an excellent listener. The employee will take pride in the executive administrative function, and thrive in the development of sponsorship and advertising concepts.

The vision is for this employee is to join the organization at an introductory level, perform both areas of responsibility at a high level for a number of years, then advance to a Sports Marketing Coordinator position.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities:
• Support the Vice President/s Sports Marketing and team
• Schedule/calendar management
• Phone answering/messages
• Travel coordination
• Expense Report submission and tracking
• Office supplies/materials
• Liaison with facilities to assist onboarding new employees, office needs
• Meeting needs (meals, A/V requirements)
• Handle cell phone/tablet upgrade needs at appropriate times
• Sports Marketing Coordinator Functions:
• Support the assigned Sports Marketing Team/s
• Prepare meeting agendas
• Distribute post-meeting notes with clear follow-ups
• Update team project status documents
• Organize cross-department meetings and updates
• Have deep knowledge of sports within sportfolio to inform strategies
• Organize ticket requests and respond to league partner ticket needs
• Provide input into sales and marketing work flows

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in Outlook suite of services (word, ppt, Excel), Google applications
• Passion for sports, advertising, sponsorship sales, media, technology
• Excellent communication skills, ability to be proactive and anticipate needs of the group

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed ESPN Internship

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Company Overview
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance is not provided for this role

ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.