Sports Partnerships & Activations Manager

United Entertainment Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

United Entertainment Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Sports Partnerships to grow our sports rights and partnerships portfolio. You will translate client objectives into strategic sports marketing programs and work with clients, rights holders, agencies and internal teams.

You will own key workstreams, manage activations, develop compelling ideas, and deliver on time and within budget. The role requires travel and willingness to work nights and weekends for client programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sports marketing or partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of the sports industry, teams, leagues and media platforms.
• Proven track record managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and partners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from development through execution, on time and within budget.
• Develop activation ideas that integrate brands into sports and culture.
• Serve as day-to-day client contact, building trusted relationships.
• Lead activation execution and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare client-facing materials and partnership evaluations.
• Monitor budgets and financials, ensuring discipline.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to grow current and new business.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Verbal & written communication

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

United Entertainment Group in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Sports Partnerships to grow our sports rights and partnerships portfolio. You will translate client objectives into strategic sports marketing programs and work with clients, rights holders, agencies and internal teams.

You will own key workstreams, manage activations, develop compelling ideas, and deliver on time and within budget. The role requires travel and willingness to work nights and weekends for client programs.