The NFL is currently seeking an Associate to join the Influencer Marketing and Talent Relations team. This individual will be responsible for supporting all League Influencer Marketing strategy efforts, including assisting in preparation of materials for all internal and external partner meetings, the coordination of Influencer and key partner executions by handling travel, accommodations, contracts, talent gifting, and event credentials, etc. An effective candidate will have passion for the National Football League, and be knowledgeable across key industries (fashion, music, sports/fitness, gaming, and culture) and have a deep understanding of the multicultural, Gen Z, and young millennial consumer and can help shape fan expression for the NFL brand throughout the season by identifying key influencers and talent that share similar interests and values. The successful candidate will partner with and report directly to the Manager(s) of Influencer Marketing to build and deliver against a highly collaborative, cross-functional business plan and team process that consistently delivers best in class initiatives related to NFL strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Support Influencer Marketing team on a daily basis
- Partner with Project Manager on the coordination of Influencer and key partner executions by handling travel, accommodations, contracts, talent gifting, and event credentials
- Assist in the preparation of materials for all internal and external partner meetings
- Recap all meetings and assist in developing recaps for all initiatives
- Support the Influencer Marketing team on day-to-day management of projects and Campaigns
- Organize and maintain all pipeline opportunities (e. g., pitch meetings from prospective partners)
- Stay immersed in the cultural landscape of gaming, fashion, music, fitness (mental health), and other non-sports verticals, and help create new ways for the NFL to be involved in cultural trends
- Update/manage Influencer/talent database (adding influencers, pulling social metrics, etc.)
- Assist with routing and approvals for all third party footage requests and entertainment Projects
- Manage product, ensure timely product shipping, delivery, and inventory management.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 year’s experience with a background in consumer/sports/brand marketing, marketing strategy, content development, advertising, and/or digital/social media
- Awareness of Gen-X/Gen-Z/Millennial consumer behavior, social media influencers, and pop culture trends; Specifically, in fashion, gaming, music, and fitness
- Excellent relationship-building and people skills, with an ability to develop strong and trustworthy relationships across multiple teams
- Detail-oriented, hands-on individual who brings a creative, collaborative, and insight-driven lens to their work
- Highly proficient in developing compelling strategy and recap decks
- Self-starter who can work effectively in a highly matrixed organization
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, even in ambiguous environments
- Positive, collaborative a must
- Ability to travel and work weekends
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- FLSA Non-Exempt
- This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset