Ideation Manager

Playfly Sports; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Playfly Sports is seeking an Ideation Manager to join their New York City team. This role involves overseeing creative projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving marketing solutions that enhance revenue opportunities.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and over 4 years of experience in marketing or a related environment. A hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in integrated marketing or agency environment.
• Cross-functional skills across all media/sponsorship platforms.
• Ability to multitask and manage various timelines.

Responsibilities

• Set the creative direction for large-scale projects.
• Lead collaboration with sales, research and design teams.
• Manage resources and logistics for project delivery.

Skills

Creative direction

Communication skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Playfly Sports is looking for an Ideation Manager to join our team in New York City.

Job Location: New York City
Hybrid

Role Overview

The Ideation Manager in Playfly Creates will set the creative direction for and oversee the implementation and management of large-scale creative projects within the Playfly Creates team. They will find and implement thoughtful, effective, and creative marketing solutions that help drive revenue for all Playfly business units. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of presentation and creative projects and processes, strong communication skills, and experience with ideation, building narratives, and strategic storytelling. This role is a key liaison within the Playfly Creates team to connect business strategy, design, creative activation, and data that are relevant to each unique stakeholder on a project-by-project basis.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Leverage understanding of the marketplace, client objectives, advertiser/sponsor/category nuances and Playfly capabilities to develop best-in-class marketing ideas to respond to client requests and needs
• Lead the deck building process in collaboration with design teams to articulate ideas into visual responses and presentations
• Collaborate with sales, research, and overall Playfly Sports leadership to translate business goals into creative solutions
• Provide ongoing support to sales teams through the development of proposals, presentations, and custom materials that enhance client relationships and advance business opportunities.
• Act as project lead from conception through deployment by managing resources, logistics and approvals to meet deadlines with successful delivery
• Track major project milestones across many different internal and external teams
• Ensure internal and external teams know and understand project vision
• Build creative excellence in execution of current and emerging advertising media and sponsorship disciplines, while upholding the highest standards and best practices for all creative development in the Playfly Sports ecosystem
• Champion Playfly Sports brand consistency across presentations and materials
• Contribute to growth of team and refinement of process/workflow
• Push strategic and creative boundaries with big, marketing ideas driven by consumer and client insights
• Other job-related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years in a broadcast/cable network, integrated marketing, sports league/team, or agency environment required
• Must be cross functional and well versed in all media/sponsorship platforms and emerging trends
• Must have excellent presentation skills, strong communication, written and organization skills.
• Ability to adapt and multitask while managing various timelines and deadlines in a rapidly changing, high-growth environment
• Ability to build positive relationships with business leaders, peers, and colleagues throughout the internal organization to ensure positive outcomes for Playfly Sports partnerships
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to learn and utilize research-based systems to create and deliver compelling presentations
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Power Point, Word, Excel, and Outlook

Travel, Lifting, Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required

Compensation

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill sets, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. The base pay range for this role is $80,000—$97,000 USD.

EEOC & Diversity Statement

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Accommodations

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this role at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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