Job Description
The Job
B/R is looking for a smart, creative, detail-oriented sports enthusiast to help lead our Integrated Strategy team as Sr. Director. This role oversees a team of 8- 12 Strategists in their pre- and post-sale efforts on dedicated campaigns. In addition, this role will also lead the Client Strategy packaging and positioning efforts for NBA, NHL, B/R Kicks, House of Highlights and HighlightHER. The cross functional role interfaces with a variety of internal teams to develop and execute innovative, highly effective solutions that solve complex client goals.
The Daily
• Lead and oversee a team of strategists and guide them in the RFP ideation process through submission and execution, developing creative solutions in the B/R voice that solve advertiser goals
• Work closely and meet regularly with Sales leadership and assigned Account Executives for communication and updates on existing and potential partners
• Clearly communicate advertiser goals, share insights and initiate brainstorm meetings with the content team to develop custom programs that solve for client goals
• Work closely with leaders across the B/R and Turner Sports org including content, social, brand marketing and experiential to ensure best practices and collaborate on future endeavors.
• Work closely with the research and analytics team to garner relevant client and industry insights
• Build proposals and aid in client presentations
• Effectively communicate and represent B/R's voice and strategy internally and externally
• Lead proactive packaging and go-to-market efforts for assigned tentpoles - working closely with content and sales teams to ensure revenue goals are achieved.
The Essentials
• 10+ years experience, previous experience in integrated marketing / strategy
• Prior experience managing a team
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Experience building and executing digital and social sponsorships
• Creative thinker with the ability to present opportunities visually in Keynote
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong project management skills (detail-oriented); ability to move multiple proactive initiatives forward, and manage several reactive deliverable responsibilities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be personable yet persistent
• College degree required
• Awareness of Bleacher Report's voice + extensive knowledge of internet sports culture
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d298j5-18-191-176-140-42 in your application.