Marketing Manager (Design & Strategy)

Gondola; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Fun, learning culture

Job summary

A professional sports organization is looking for a creative Marketing Manager (Design & Strategy) to join their team. This role will focus on creating compelling narratives through high-quality presentation decks and managing content for various marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate should blend creative talent with marketing strategy understanding and have experience in sponsorship. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing strategy and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of sponsorship landscape.
• Ability to create high-quality presentation decks.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of presentation decks for partner pitches.
• Manage content for B2B marketing campaigns.
• Track performance of marketing campaigns and provide insights.

Skills

Creative talent

Strategic marketing

Persuasive storytelling

Content management

Collaboration

Job description

# Marketing Manager (Design & Strategy)## •### @NFLPAPosted on 1/7/2026•Full-time## Job DescriptionNFL Players, Inc. (licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association) is looking for a creative marketer to join our team as **Marketing Manager (Design & Strategy).** The Marketing Manager plays a critical role in advancing our marketing strategy by transforming ideas into compelling, visually driven narratives. This role combines hands-on deck design with a strong emphasis on persuasive storytelling, sponsored content, and pitch-ready materials designed to articulate value to partners. The ideal candidate blends creative talent with strong marketing strategy, an understanding of the sponsorship landscape, and proven experience selling or pitching concepts.**PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:***Strategic Deck Creation, Sponsored Content & Campaign Strategy** Lead the creation of high-quality presentation decks for partner pitches, executive briefings, events, and internal strategy discussions.* Develop and manage content for marketing B2B campaigns including but not limited to website, newsletters, email, print and digital advertisements, social media, panels, promotional collateral, etc.* Work closely with business development, partnerships, and marketing leadership to determine the right narrative, content flow, and positioning for decks and sponsorship materials.* Collaborate across teams to concept and package new sponsorship ideas, marketing programs, and content opportunities.*Content and Brand Asset Management** Manage the delivery and distribution process for all branded assets including photography and videography needs.* Oversee the implementation and management of a digital asset library (DAM) and creative request workflow.* Manage the presentation of NFLPA/NFLPI at events, in conjunction with events team, including program content, collateral, presentation and execution.* Track performance of marketing campaigns and creative assets; provide insights and recommendations for future initiatives.* Conduct trend analysis to identify emerging opportunities in sponsorship, marketing content, and creative presentation.*Other Duties** Supervise, manage and evaluate Marketing department intern as needed* Perform other duties as assigned**\*\*\*When submitting your resume or CV and cover letter, please also include a PowerPoint (PPT) or slide deck example that demonstrates your experience with digital content, pitching, and/or reporting\*\*\***The NFL Players Association is the Union representing all active NFL players. Over 60 years ago, NFL players approached owners with a list of demands, including clean socks and jocks. The fight that ensued over issues ranging from fair wages, safe working conditions and basic employee benefits formed the foundation for what is now the NFL Players Association. We serve as the voice of the players, ensuring that they are more than just employees and have a seat at the collective bargaining table as partners in the most popular and highest revenue-generating sport in America. Please visit our website to learn more about the organization: www.nflpa.com.In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit package, the NFLPA also offers a fun, learning culture and **hybrid** work environment. All full-time employees are required to work onsite in our Washington, DC a minimum of three days a week.LocationHybridWashington, DCPay$85,000 - $100,000/yr