BTS Job Roundup: 5/27 Edition

Job Title

Hiring Organization

Job Description

Senior Manager, Player Engagement

NFL

This candidate is responsible for serving, equipping and empowering NFL players and club Heads of Player Engagement (HPE) within the five Player Engagement pillars (continuing education, financial literacy, personal and professional development and HPE development). The Sr. Manager supports a cluster of 8 club HPEs and assists with the implementation of all mandatory education per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. In addition, the role will lead/support multiple Player Engagement initiatives and programs.

Director, Global Sponsorship Strategy

NFL

The Director, Global Sponsorship Strategy will play a crucial role helping to lead strategic initiatives for the NFL’s Sponsorship team. The Director will help lead these initiatives by driving analytics, structuring and communicating new insights, implementing recommendations, and creating operational alignment across department. This role will also have a presence on cross-departmental projects supporting the advancement of League priorities (Game, Fans, Engagement, International, Flag Football) and significant exposure to NFL senior leadership.

Director, Marketing Technology Strategy & Operations

NFL

This Director will serve as a key strategic partner to the Head of MarTech, responsible for aligning marketing technology investments with business objectives. This role leads strategic planning, intake governance, adoption enablement, operational execution, and ROI measurement across a growing MarTech ecosystem. The Director will act as a bridge between product, technical, and business teams to ensure platforms are delivering measurable impact, supporting global scale, and enabling fan-first experiences across all touchpoints. 

Vice President, Collectively Bargained Player Benefits and Retired Player Programs

NFL

 In this role, this individual will: (1) lead the team responsible for negotiation and administration of player benefits, support and counsel the NFL-appointed trustees to the board governing the NFL-NFLPA Disability and Retirement Plans (which includes oversight of an investment fund totaling several billion dollars); (2) manage the relationship with the NFL Players Association benefits team to jointly supervise the Office administering player benefits; (3) manage litigation filed against the Plan, NFL Trustees and/or league; and (4) supervise several outside consultants, including law firms, investment advisors and benefits consultants. 

Global Event Deals & Development Lead

NBA

The Global Event Deals & Development Lead will use demonstrated commercial & strategic planning skills and a network of global relationships to support deal development, negotiation, and execution across global marquee and affiliate events. This includes some of the highest value media-driven NBA events such as NBA All-Star and NBA Global Games; fan-first experiences such as NBA Experiences; and support of events for USA Basketball and the NBA’s affiliate leagues (e.g., WNBA, NBA G League).

Global Data and Insights Strategist

NBA

The Global Data and Insights Strategist will lead the development and execution of comprehensive data-driven strategies to empower global marketing and partnership teams. Reporting to the Senior International Data Strategist, this role encompasses strategic leadership, advanced analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation to drive business growth across international markets. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional technical skills, strategic vision, and a proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor team members.

WNBA Basketball Administration & Compliance Specialist

WNBA

The Basketball Administration & Compliance Specialist will be a vital contributor to the WNBA League Operations Department, which encompasses Basketball Operations (on-court activities), Player Development (player appearances and programs), Basketball Administration (compliance and governance) and other specific league led initiatives. This position, reporting to the Basketball Administration & Compliance Lead, requires a candidate with a demonstrated passion for women’s basketball, a track record of managing complex tasks, an ability to implement and follow compliance processes, and an aptitude for building strong relationships across the women’s basketball ecosystem. 

NIL Business Manager - University of Washington

Learfield

Huskies Sports Properties is looking to add a high-impact team member who will focus on navigating the property through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on behalf of the University of Washington. With the pending House Settlement, university partners are looking for more revenue opportunities with the support of Learfield, their multi-media rights partner. 

Director of Sales - Jacksonville State Athletics

Peak Sports

This position focuses on cultivating B2B relationships with businesses within Jacksonville, Alabama and the surrounding areas, to secure athletic partnerships and by creating a successful plan of action in order to hit the clients businesses objectives. The Director of Sales works closely with their Regional Sales Director to develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies aimed at maximizing revenue potential.

Senior Manager, Communications

MLB

Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to support the execution of media relations and MLB’s entertainment initiatives related to promoting MLB players, original MLB programming, entertainment partnerships, and marketing efforts. This role will play a key part in promoting the league’s brand, enhancing player visibility, and supporting marquee events such as the All-Star Game. The ideal candidate has a strong background in entertainment publicity, general interest media relations, publicity around the cross-section of sports and culture, and bilingual communications (Spanish fluency preferred).

Counsel

ESPN

The Counsel in ESPN’s Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and requirements of the corporation.  Areas of focus can include, but are not limited to, programming acquisitions, production agreements, marketing and promotion, digital (including social) media and platforms, and distribution, as well as legal work related to various aspects of direct-to-consumer offerings. 

Manager, Partnership Marketing

Barstool Sports

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented hustler to join our partnerships team in Chicago. In this role, the candidate will help develop, manage and execute Barstool’s largest partnerships across various franchises and partner categories. 

Senior Researcher - Content Consumer Insights, Sports

Netflix

We are looking for a seasoned consumer researcher who brings expertise on sports audiences and fandoms and can lead innovative research with global impact. This role will require big-picture thinking in a fast-paced environment, the ability to connect dots across domains (especially content and product experience), and comfort owning relationships with high-level executives within the company. This is an exciting opportunity to help build Netflix's sports insights infrastructure and strategy from the ground up!

Senior Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos Football Club is seeking a Senior Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics to lead a dynamic team responsible for advancing data-driven decision-making across the Denver Broncos organization. The Senior Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics is responsible for building data-driven solutions focused on increasing revenue, enhancing fan engagement, and improving operational efficiency aligned with Denver Broncos’ mission and core values: Growth and Innovation Mindset, Grit and Resiliency, Strive for Excellence, Do the Right Thing, and Accountability and Financial Discipline.

Communications & Corporate Affairs Manager

Tennessee Titans

Reporting to the VP of Communications and Corporate Affairs, the Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager will help drive overall fan engagement with the club by telling off-the-field stories involving the team’s cause-related efforts, lifestyle-driven content, business trade stories, and more. In doing so, this position will work to foster relationships and place stories with local and national media, including traditional news and entertainment outlets, as well as influencers across emerging media platforms. 

Director, Integrated Marketing

New York Islanders

We are seeking a dynamic Director, Integrated Marketing to lead the development and execution of comprehensive and integrated marketing strategies that elevate brand awareness, deepen fan engagement, and support revenue growth. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with Premium and Membership Sales, Partnerships, Performance Marketing, Earned Media, Consumer Insights, Business Intelligence, Creative, Video, Community, and Amateur Hockey, and oversee the success of multi-channel campaigns across owned and traditional channels. If you are a strategic, results-driven marketer with a passion for sports, then we want to get to know you.

Senior Vice President, Procurement

Legends

The Senior Vice President (SVP), PROCUREMENT will be a senior leadership role as part of the company senior leadership team to lead and drive values across the enterprise by leveraging the power of purchase and economy of scale. This Role will lead and manage, at the enterprise level, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor management and procurement technology deployment.

Vice President, Partnerships

Elevate

Reporting directly to Sacramento Republic FC’s Chief Revenue Officer and collaborating with both Elevate and the Club’s leadership team, the Vice President of Partnerships will lead the strategic sales and development of marquee sponsorship assets—including stadium naming rights, jersey sponsorships, founding and local partnerships—for Republic FC’s new downtown Railyards Stadium, set to open in 2027. 

Director of Development

Ohio State University

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and Department of Athletics and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university.

Assistant/Associate Athletics Director for Business Operations

University of Virginia

The primary duties of the Assistant/Associate Athletics Director, Business Operations may include many of the below but are not limited to: Manage athletics team budgets and support services budgets, Execute financial matters related to accounts payable, financial processing, procurement services, Collaborates with Athletic Department Leadership regarding the changing landscape of college athletics,.