Partnership Strategy Coordinator

JDS Sports; Inglewood (CA); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) plan with company contribution

Wellbeing Allowance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mind health support

Descripción de la vacante

Halo Sports & Entertainment, home to the LA Clippers in Inglewood, CA, is seeking a Coordinator for Partnership Strategy. You will craft narrative-driven sales materials and support pitches, renewals, and assets with a focus on in-market activations.

The role emphasizes storytelling, data insights, and collaboration across marketing, sales, and game operations, with a flexible schedule to cover events and games.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, advertising, or sports management from a four-year college or university.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar capacity with a team, league agency or related organization.
• Strong work ethic with ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with the Clippers, Los Angeles DMA, and/or sports industry is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Partnership Strategy Team in articulating the team’s core value proposition and tailoring custom proposals for sales/marketing pitches and renewals.
• Contribute to creative brainstorming and development of custom partnership opportunities/assets, including branded content and fan engagement concepts.
• Help create materials across the lifecycle of a partnership, including sales, fulfillment, and recap templates, using storytelling and copywriting to translate brand objectives.
• Apply understanding of sponsorship and marketing investments to inform partnership strategy and recommendations.
• Monitor competitive partnerships, category trends, and emerging platforms to identify new opportunities.
• Support research and reporting using tools like fan profiles, asset valuations, and Power BI dashboards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to validate feasibility and requirements of proposed partnerships and materials.
• Support broader team needs including cross-functional projects and events.

Conocimientos

Brand storytelling

Strategic messaging

Presentation design

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Copywriting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/sports management

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI dashboards

CRM platforms

Survey tools (e.g., YouGov)

Descripción del empleo

Sales & Business Development · Full-time

Job Summary

The LA Clippers are looking to hire a Coordinator to join our Partnership Strategy team to help bring to life partnership narratives rooted in shared brand attributes and driven by compelling data, demonstrating value for both the Clippers and prospective partners. This individual will be focused on developing custom sales collateral through brand storytelling, creative ideation, and strategic messaging to support the partnership sales and marketing efforts. This is an hourly full-time role based in Inglewood, CA and is eligible for our competitive benefit offering including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more. Due to the nature of this industry, candidates may be asked to work a flexible schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays to cover high profile concerts and NBA games.

What You Will Do

• Support the Partnership Strategy Team in articulating the team’s core value proposition and tailoring custom proposals for the sales and marketing teams’ new business pitches and renewals.
• Contribute to creative brainstorming and the development of custom partnership opportunities/assets, including branded content and fan engagement concepts, with a focus on in-market and non-gameday activations.
• Help create materials across the lifecycle of a partnership, including sales, fulfillment, and recap templates, using strong storytelling and copywriting skills to translate brand objectives and audience insights into compelling partnership narratives.
• Apply an understanding of how brands evaluate sponsorship and marketing investments, including business objectives, brand alignment, performance measurement, and return on investment, among other things, to inform partnership strategy and recommendations.
• Monitor competitive partnerships, category trends, and emerging marketing and entertainment platforms to identify new areas of opportunity.
• Support department research and reporting initiatives using Clippers Partnership sales tools, including but not limited to fan demographic profiles, brand and category insights, asset valuation, partnership/asset case studies, Power BI dashboards, CRM and survey platforms, and external research vendors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Partnership Sales, Partnership Marketing, Brand Marketing, Game Presentation, Community and other teams as required to validate the feasibility, executional requirements of proposed partnership opportunities and materials.
• Support broader Partnership Team business needs, including cross-functional projects, gameday and event needs, and other ad hoc requests.

Your Background, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, advertising, or sports management (or similar field) from a four-year college or university required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar capacity with a team, league agency or related organization.
• Goal-oriented, self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Additional experience with research tools such as SponsorUnited, Relo Metrics, or YouGov preferred.
• An eye for visual storytelling, presentation flow, and brand consistency; experience with presentation design or branded mockups is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Clippers, Los Angeles DMA, and/or sports industry is helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage assigned projects from development through completion.
• Ability to learn and flourish in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit with hands‑on approach towards business.

Our Approach to Technology & Innovation

At Halo Sports and Entertainment, curiosity and innovation go hand in hand. We seek forward-thinking individuals who embrace emerging technologies and actively leverage AI tools to work smarter, unlock creativity, and elevate the fan and business experience.

About Halo Sports & Entertainment

Halo Sports & Entertainment brings together some of Southern California's most iconic sports and entertainment brands. Our portfolio includes the LA Clippers, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, and the San Diego Clippers, giving our teams the opportunity to shape experiences across professional sports, live music, and entertainment. Whether producing unforgettable events, building innovative technology, or supporting the operations behind it all, our employees work together to deliver exceptional experiences while growing their careers in one of the most dynamic organizations in sports and entertainment.

About Intuit Dome

At Intuit Dome, we’re setting a new standard for live sports and entertainment. Home to the LA Clippers, Intuit Dome was designed from the ground up to redefine the fan experience through technology, innovation, and thoughtful design. Every event is an opportunity to create an unforgettable experience for every fan, artist, athlete, and guest who walks through our doors. Host of the 2026 NBA All-Star game and set to Olympic Basketball in 2028, Intuit Dome is over 1 million square feet and features our team training center, business operations offices, five full‑sized basketball courts, an 80,000 square foot outdoor plaza and a double‑sided Halo Board composed of more than an acre of LED. Located in Inglewood, Calif., Intuit Dome is built different -- it redefines fans’ expectations for live experiences and changes the music landscape in Los Angeles.

About Kia Forum

Located in Inglewood, California, the Kia Forum is the only arena‑sized venue in the country dedicated to music and entertainment, delivering a superior experience for artists and fans alike. The iconic venue hosts a diverse range of premier events, featuring the biggest names in music and entertainment, award shows, combat sports, and more. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, Kia Forum Backstage includes star‑caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Kia Forum received Pollstar’s “Arena of the Decade” award in 2022 and was named the top West Coast arena in 2025 by Pollstar and Billboard magazines.

Compensation

The range for this position is $68,000 - $70,000 annual compensation. Compensation package offered will be based on multiple individualized factors, including a candidate's job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The role is classified as non‑exempt.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Wellbeing Allowance of up to $1,000 per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company-paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employee, spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mind health support via Modern Health and Headspace

The LA Clippers are a proud equal opportunity employer. It is our desire and intent that all employees enjoy a professional business working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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