Welcome to the BTS Job Roundup, a weekly collection of the latest job openings from around the sports world.
Congratulations Corner
This week, we’re shouting out Jason Clerkin, who Learfield just hired as VP of Commercial Partnerships. He joins from the PGA Tour, where he was the Director of Business Development & Corporate Partnerships.
Congrats and good luck in the new role Jason!
Job Title | Hiring Organization | Job Description |
NFL | This role will help develop international marketing plans that connect to global strategy and drive cross-functional alignment to market plans. | |
NFL | This role leads the month-end close process, manages audits, and partners with business teams on media contracts, content licensing, and other complex transactions. | |
Los Angeles Kings | The LA Kings Director, Brand and Creative Marketing is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing marketing campaigns and creative for all internal business departments as well as overseeing the Creative Services team. | |
New Jersey Devils | The Manager of Corporate Partnerships is responsible for generating new sponsorships for the New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center, and other select HBSE properties. | |
MLS | Lead the drafting and negotiation of media rights, production and broadcast talent agreements, content licensing, and distribution agreements for MLS’s live matches, studio shows, tournaments and other events. | |
MLS | The Senior Director, Partnership Marketing will lead a team responsible for managing and delivering all elements associated with assigned partnership accounts including the ideation, development and execution of partner initiatives. | |
Yale University | Priority ticketing responsibilities for this role include managing digital and box office ticket operations for football, women's basketball, men's basketball, men's ice hockey, and men's lacrosse. | |
UCLA | The Executive Associate Athletics Director for Strategic & Football Communications serves as the department’s chief communications and public relations executive. | |
NWSL | This role is responsible for defining and executing the comprehensive strategic vision for match day operations, security, competition integrity, and large-scale event management across the entire NWSL ecosystem. | |
Fanatics | Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Director of Strategy & Business Operations to own and accelerate the most strategic, complex, and high-impact initiatives on the organization’s roadmap. The Director will shape long-term strategy, build business cases for new commercial opportunities, and lead end-to-end execution on initiatives that help to grow the business and improve the collector experience. | |
University of Michigan | The Director of NIL and Athlete Engagement will provide strategic support to optimize institutional Name, Image, and Likeness initiatives and foster a supportive environment for student-athlete personal and professional development. | |
Tampa Bay Lightning | This position is responsible for delivering clear, data-driven financial insights that guide executive decision-making and support long-term business goals. | |
Minnesota Major League Volleyball | As part of a new and growing franchise, the President will launch the team’s brand identity in our local and professional volleyball communities. Playing a pivotal role in building and driving marketing, revenue optimization, and volleyball operations from its inception. | |
Baltimore Orioles | In this role, you will advance data-driven decision-making, driving revenue growth, enhancing fan engagement, and improving operational effectiveness. | |
USA Archery | This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, coordinating budgeting and financial reporting processes, overseeing compliance and internal controls, and supporting organizational systems that improve efficiency and service to members, athletes, and partners. | |
Ralph Lauren | The role will support all aspects of key sports partnerships specifically on Olympics; Team USA/LA28 Partnership. | |
Excel Sports Management | The primary responsibility of this position is to develop integrated sponsorship platforms and proposals for teams, leagues, rightsholders, and major brands. This individual will serve as a central hub for idea generation and brand storytelling, while working with the respective salesperson(s) to bring a deal from introductory call to close. | |
Optimum Sports | This person will analyze, design, initiate, and oversee sponsorship marketing and ticketing strategies for assigned client(s). | |
Under Armour | The role is responsible for category marketing strategy and oversight of execution for all marketing related activity within the categories (categories are sport specific, broken out by gender as appropriate). | |
FanDuel Sportsbook | You’ll serve as the architect of our customer narrative—translating our brand personality and key drivers of choice (e.g., product innovation, breadth of offering, pricing and generosity) into integrated campaigns that captivate, convert, and retain customers during key sports moments and across the broader sporting calendar. | |
ASM Global | The Vice President of Booking is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for event programming at Allegiant Stadium. This executive-level role oversees all booking activity across the venue, with a focus on maximizing revenue, growing the venue’s national and global reputation, and delivering a world-class calendar of live entertainment, sports, and special events. | |
Oak View Group | The Regional Vice President oversees 15-20 vertically aligned venues (Arenas, Stadiums, Universities). The management responsibility includes overseeing District General Managers' and General Managers' financial success, and operational performance of the venue, and maintaining positive client relations. | |
NJ/NY Gotham FC | This executive will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of all corporate partnership programs, thereby helping the team achieve its revenue and broader organizational goals. | |
D.C. United | This individual will play a key role in identifying, pitching, and securing new business partnerships with regional, national, and international brands that align with D.C. United’s brand and business objectives. | |
Washington Nationals | The Director of Marketing will lead the development and execution of integrated, multi-channel strategies to drive brand growth, fan acquisition, loyalty, and ticket revenue. | |
Philadelphia 76ers | The Director will partner and work closely with key individuals internally and externally to generate new sponsorships for the Philadelphia 76ers and other select HBSE properties. | |
United Football League | The Team Marketing Director will be responsible for translating the league’s marketing strategy into a tactical year-round go-to-market plan, with a key focus on execution and activation. | |
Pittsburgh Penguins | This position will navigate the sales process to generate new Pittsburgh Penguins and FSM corporate partnerships with regional, national, and international companies. |
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