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PARTNERS AND MEMBERS
50 Sport – Deputy Head of Editorial (Sport)
We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Editorial to lead a number of the agency’s relationships, with the remit to drive editorial excellence across client activity. The role will partner with our strategy, client services, content, production and creative departments to deliver world class editorially led social content. A passion for and belief in the power of sport is essential.
Hanover – Account Executive
To be a key member of the team delivering day to day execution of client campaigns including media relations, social media management, content creation and event/activations. The role will include working across a diverse range of brands including the likes of NFL, UFC, Youth Sports Trust, New York Jets and drinks brand Minus 196.
RIGHTSHOLDERS
Premier League – Business Development Executive
A great opportunity now exists to join the Premier League as a Business Development Executive, helping to develop the commercial proposition so that the Premier League continues to represent an outstanding partnership prospect for leading international businesses. The Business Development Executive will also support the Head of Business Development in considering and analysing other commercial opportunities.
England Rugby – Web Content Producer
The Content Producer will work within the Content team and will require the candidate to produce content for our professional teams as well as the community game. As part of the role, you will be involved in writing news and features, posting updates and the maintenance of stakeholder pages on EnglandRugby.com.
Cardiff City FC Community Foundation – Head of Fundraising & External Engagement
The purpose of the role is to provide leadership of fundraising, partnership development, marketing and communications functions to drive the growth of the charity’s income.
Stoke City Football Club – Marketing Manager
As a Marketing Manager, you will execute innovative marketing campaigns and proactively promote the Club’s products, brands and services, generating leads and direct sales. You will lead the creative process and be responsible for creative briefing, concept generation, tactical execution and evaluation for a range of key campaigns across the ticketing, retail and events arms of the Business.
The R&A – Technical Delivery Manager
To manage and oversee the delivery of built technical solutions and projects, ensuring they are aligned to the Technical Framework and Governance, and remain updated and fit for purpose. Working with the Head of Technical Delivery in collaborating with the organisation, Technical Delivery and Change Delivery teams, and third-party development resource to deliver the broader organisational strategy and BAU.
PGA TOUR – Vice President, Business Development
Works closely with the team in overseeing the development and creation of all client facing presentations, formal proposals and closing high-value agreements with new partners of the PGA TOUR. Holds an active role in the organisation’s sales strategy and coordination of all prospecting efforts. Also responsible for coordinating cross-company the execution of new business arrangements.
Formula 1 – Licensing Manager, Retail
Formula One Management Ltd is currently seeking a Retail Licensing Manager to oversee F1’s portfolio of retail licensees. The Licensing Manager will report to the Senior Licensing Manager, focusing on management and growth of Formula 1’s current retail licensee partners across trackside and ecommerce.
Matchroom Multi Sport – Event Coordinator
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, proactive, extremely organised Event Coordinator to join our expanding team. As a growing business we are looking for someone with initiative, new ideas who can identify smarter ways of working. We need a team player with exceptional communication skills who will contribute to the success of our events. The role requires extensive amounts of travel around the UK, Europe, USA & Asia.
Brentford Football Club – Head of Women’s Football
The Head of Women’s Football will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational development of the women’s football programme. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the women’s team, including the creation and implementation of a new women’s football strategy for the club, management of all women’s football staff, budget control and the enhancement of our related knowledge base within the club.
Professional Squash Association – Broadcast Assistant
The SQUASHTV Assistant will be responsible for travelling to events on the PSA World Tour and assist with the live broadcasting of matches, as well as the delivery of highlights and other On Demand content. In between tournaments you will be based in our Leeds office and will work with the Content & Digital Media Team to edit and produce engaging features, interviews, and other promotional material to help showcase our sport.
BRANDS
Jaguar Land Rover – Global Sport Partnerships Senior Officer
Step into the thrilling world of Global Sports Partnerships at Jaguar Land Rover, where your passion for sports and innovation will drive exciting collaborations and groundbreaking initiatives.
Authentic Brands Group – Counsel, Lifestyle and Entertainment EMEA
As Counsel, Lifestyle and Entertainment you’ll focus on licensing for our portfolio of well-known fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. You’ll thrive in our fast-paced environment and articulate positions related to IP licensing in a way that balances business needs with risk mitigation.
Electronic Arts (EA) – Senior Creative
EA SPORTS FC is hiring a creative team (copywriter and art director), to lead global and regional campaigns from Europe, as we continue to grow The World’s Game. The ideal candidates are based in London, and willing to travel as needed for projects. Reporting to the ECD of EA SPORTS FC, you are a creative team that has experience in an advertising agency, with a proven track record of success creating culture-defining and award-winning work at a global scale.
MEDIA
BBC – Assistant Editor, Audio Sport
The Live Football team at BBC Audio Sport is one of the best in UK Sports broadcasting. It has a rich heritage and possesses outstanding commentators, reporters, producers, production managers and production co-ordinators. We are seeking an Assistant Editor to lead that team and to drive it forward as we continue to grow our digital impact. You will work with broadcasters of the calibre of John Murray, Ian Dennis, Alistair Bruce-Ball and Vicki Sparks, planning and delivering 5 Live’s coverage of the Premier League, the Champions League, domestic cup competitions, and men’s and women’s internationals and tournaments.
WBD Sports – Creative Copywriter
As Creative Copywriter for WBD Sports you will work as part of an internal creative agency with team members in Paris and London, responsible for creating, producing, editing and writing projects for WBD’s sports brands, including TNT Sports and Eurosport. This could include creative ideation for campaigns, long form copy for specific projects or short form copy edits with fast turnarounds.
OTHER
Getty Images – Sport & Entertainment Team Assistant
We are looking for a Team Assistant to support the EMEA Sport & Entertainment sales representatives in their daily interactions with customers and internal stakeholders. You will be a highly organised individual with a growth mindset with a passion for sport, major events, lifestyle and culture. Languages are desired for this role as the team is split across our offices in London, Munich, Paris and Milan. Requirement for a French speaker in addition to English.
Rayburn Tours Ltd – Sports Events Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Sports Events Manager. If you have skills in event management, planning, logistics and a passion for sport you could be the person we are looking for. You’ll be a key part of the team responsible for organising our portfolio of annual UK based, weekend long, youth football tournaments, rugby festivals, netball tournaments and hockey tournaments.
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