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Manager, Business Operations

Big Ten Network

Chicago, IL 09-18-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Big Ten Network is searching for a Manager, Business Operations to join its team in Chicago, IL. The Business Operations team plays a support role in the organization, providing critical support for other BTN departments (production, sales, sponsorship, marketing, programming, digital, engineering, etc.).

As the Manager, Business Operations, your primary responsibilities will include planning and executing company events and sales/sponsorship hospitality events at tentpole B1G Conference events, procurement, distribution, and tracking of BTN's ticket allotment, procurement and management of BTN's premiums inventory (swag), and oversight of building/office services and support.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan, organize, and execute company events, including the all-staff meeting, holiday parties, employee appreciation events, and Founders Day
• Plan, organize, and execute sales/sponsorship events at B1G tentpole events, such as B1G Football Championship Game, B1G Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, B1G Football Media Days, etc.
• Play a key role in the planning and execution of corporate events, such as the BTN Big 10K and BTN Experience
• Manage BTN's ticket allotment for Big Ten football and basketball games, including procurement from B1G Conference and schools, as well distribution to internal and external parties
• Manage in-office meals, including all company lunches, production meals during football, bagel days, etc.
• Negotiate and secure hotel contracts for B1G Conference tentpole events and other major events (i.e. CFP, NCAA Final Four), as necessary
• Supervise the procurement, organization, and tracking of BTN's inventory of company apparel and premiums
• Supervise the day-to-day management of BTN's office services, such as office/kitchen supplies, package shipping/receiving, mail distribution, ID badges, and BTN parking program
• Serve as a primary point of contact with 600W building management, security, parking, and catering teams
• Oversee BTN studio tours for groups, teams, VIPs, or visiting executives
• Work closely with Human Resources on employee onboarding, employee incentive programs, employee volunteer opportunities, and health/safety planning
• Coordinate with FOX Sports business operations on company-wide initiatives (i.e. Founder Day), ticket requests, etc.
• Direct supervision of Coordinator, Business Operations, and Receptionist

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 5+ years of experience in event management, business operations, operations, or office administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple large scale projects/events simultaneously
• Effective communication skills, as this individual will be communicating with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced office environment
• Strong team player with an attitude of ''no job is too small''
• Customer service mentality
• Basic understanding of college sports

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree
• Experience at a sports and/or media entity
• Basic understanding of the Big Ten Conference

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