Manager, Partnership Marketing

JDS Sports; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Professional development stipend

401(k) with match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Front Office Sports is seeking a Manager, Partnership Marketing in New York, hybrid work arrangement, to plan, produce, and execute integrated brand partnerships across video, social, editorial, events, and digital media. You will independently lead smaller campaigns and support larger productions, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and external partners.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong production knowledge, exceptional communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in branded content, integrated marketing, content production, or campaign management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of content production workflows and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage smaller branded content campaigns from kickoff to launch and support larger programs.
• Own timelines, briefs, budgets, and documentation to keep programs on track.
• Collaborate with Creative, Multimedia, Account Management, Sales and partners to deliver high-quality work.
• Identify challenges, troubleshoot, and escalate when needed to leadership.
• Balance multiple projects with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Branded content

Campaign management

Project management

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

Front Office Sports is seeking a Manager, Partnership Marketing to support the planning, production, and execution of integrated brand partnerships across the Front Office Sports ecosystem.

This role will manage branded content campaigns across video, social, editorial, events, and digital media, independently leading smaller programs while supporting the execution of larger, more complex productions. Working closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners, this person will help bring creative concepts to life while ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with both partner objectives and the Front Office Sports brand.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, entrepreneurial problem-solver and project manager with strong creative instincts, a solid understanding of content production, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills. This person thrives under pressure and can navigate multiple workstreams simultaneously. They can find solutions that balance client needs with creative integrity and business objectives.

Reporting to the Director of Partnership Marketing, this role requires someone who can operate autonomously, build strong relationships across teams, and recognize when to elevate challenges or decisions to leadership.

• Application Deadline: December 21, 2026
• Department: Brand Partnerships
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: New York, New York
• Workplace type: Hybrid
• Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 / year
• Reporting To: Director, Partnership Marketing

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Management & Execution

• Independently manage smaller branded content campaigns from kickoff through launch, while supporting the execution of larger, more complex integrated programs
• Own campaign timelines, deliverables, production briefs, budgets, and project documentation, ensuring programs remain on schedule and aligned with partner objectives
• Work collaboratively across Creative Strategy, Multimedia, Account Management, Sales, and external production partners to drive projects forward and deliver high-quality work
• Proactively identify challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop thoughtful solutions, knowing when to make decisions independently and when to escalate to leadership
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Creative & Production

• Collaborate with internal creative and production teams to translate approved concepts into actionable production plans, with a strong understanding of the Front Office Sports brand, audience, and social-first content strategy
• Develop production briefs, creative feedback, talent materials, and other documentation to guide content execution
• Support pre-production planning and onsite execution, including talent coordination, production logistics, vendor management, and shoot operations
• Manage creative review and approval processes, consolidating feedback and ensuring content meets both FOS standards and partner expectations
• Bring a strong creative point of view and production knowledge, identifying opportunities to strengthen storytelling, content quality, and overall execution

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a day-to-day client contact for assigned campaigns as needed, confidently leading communications, status updates, creative reviews, and approvals
• Build strong working relationships across internal departments, external partners, talent representatives, and clients to facilitate collaboration and drive projects forward
• Navigate competing feedback and priorities, finding creative compromises that balance client objectives with the FOS brand, audience, and production realities
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing thoughtful recommendations and managing expectations
• Partner with Account Management to ensure campaigns fulfill contracted objectives and support strong client relationships

Budget, Performance & Operations

• Manage assigned production budgets, track expenses, and identify opportunities to maximize resources while maintaining content quality
• Maintain accurate campaign documentation, including timelines, deliverables, client feedback, approvals, and launch schedules
• Collaborate with Account Management, Audience, and Ad Operations teams to monitor campaign performance and identify opportunities for optimization
• Lead post-campaign reporting, recaps, and case studies, translating campaign results into actionable insights
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and increase operational efficiency across the team

Travel: Approximately 25–30% for productions, events, and partner activations

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 4–6 years of experience in branded content, integrated marketing, content production, or campaign management, ideally at a digital-first publisher, media company, or creative agency
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to think critically, navigate ambiguity, and develop creative, practical solutions under pressure
• Strong understanding of content production workflows, terminology, and processes, including pre-production, shoots, post-production, and creative approvals
• Strong creative instincts and editorial judgment, with an understanding of how to develop content that aligns with a publisher's brand, audience, and partner objectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments, manage competing perspectives, and build consensus
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage campaigns and projects while recognizing when to seek guidance or elevate challenges
• Experience working with clients and external stakeholders, including the ability to manage expectations, negotiate solutions, and communicate recommendations confidently
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and self-motivated, with a proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to take initiative
• Familiarity with social-first content, digital platforms, and branded storytelling; experience developing or managing social content is a plus.
• Experience managing production budgets, external vendors, and talent coordination
• Knowledge of sports, business, and the digital media landscape is a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
• Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup

About Front Office Sports

Front Office Sports is the leading multiplatform media and news organization covering the business of sports, boasting an audience that every month delivers more than 200 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 50 million video views, and 2.5 million page views. In addition, with more than 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America. Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021, AdWeek’s Hottest in Sports in 2022 and 2024, and listed on Inc. 5000 in 2023 and 2025, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Compensation at Front Office Sports

At Front Office Sports, we approach compensation with fairness and transparency. Each role has a salary range that reflects the responsibilities of the position, the current market, and the value we place on experience and skills. Where a candidate falls within that range depends on several factors, including their background, expertise, and location. Decisions about final offers are made based on these variables, but inclusion in the range does not guarantee an offer at the top end.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Front Office Sports is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.