Corporate / Sports Marketing Suppliers / Media - Job Profiles | | | | | | | ADVERTISING & MARKETING | | Associate Marketing Manager - ESPN.com Marketing Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a BA or equivalent. Three years marketing experience, Internet or sports strongly preferred. Copywriting experience a plus. Must be comfortable with basic campaign analysis using Excel. Description: The Associate Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing email marketing strategy and tactical execution. Execute messaging and positioning strategy by coordinating development of email texts, online marketing copy (tour and promotional pages, banner messaging, etc.), and offline executions as needed. Work with internal creative personnel (designers, editors) and creative vendors as needed. Liaison with other ESPN departments to ensure that ESPN.com takes advantage of promotional opportunities. Maintains promotion calendar. Additional tasks as assigned. Please send your resume as email text, as a Word attachment, or in a URL. When applying for this position, please refer to title and department.
Entry Level Positions - Advanced Marketing, Inc. Miami's fastest growing Marketing, Communication, Public relations firm seeks 9-10 individuals for entry-level positions. Work with our exclusive sports, hotel, restaurant clients. Openings in Customer Service , Marketing, Sales, Promotions and Management. No experience needed. We will train the right individuals.
Sales Development Associate - Golf Sales Group - IMG IMG is the world's largest, most diverse, and only truly global company dedicated to the marketing and management of sports, leisure, and lifestyle. This current diversity reflects the measure of our success. IMG represents athletes, performing artists, writers, fashion models, broadcasters, leading corporations, world-class events, cultural institutions and recreational resorts. All share with IMG one defining characteristic: a mission to excel.
We currently have an opening for a junior-level executive in our Golf Sales Group. The position requires a self-starting, self-motivated individual with 2-5 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably in the sports or entertainment marketing field. The position will report to two Cleveland-based senior sales executives and has the potential to elevate to a Sales Account Executive position.
This position will support the Golf Sales Group by identifying, researching, and approaching new business development opportunities for IMG; will actively search out new business clients with the goal of personally managing the relationship and making a sale; will assist with various golf consulting clients and other project-related work; will manage new business customer database; will oversee sales development materials (prospecting letters, proposals, power point presentations, etc.); will coordinate with the Sales & Marketing Services group; will submit quarterly intelligence reports for sponsorship marketplace; will liaise with all IMG, TWI, and TWIi divisions to coordinate sales activity, new projects, and database management; will provide administrative support to Golf Sales Group as required.
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with proven ability to illustrate "self-start" capability. Candidates must be highly organized and detail-oriented. Superior communication skills and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to motivate co-workers. Candidates must be willing to take charge and get the job done.
Sport Business Unit Manager Intern - IMG Each of our sport departments have business unit managers who are responsible for a variety of sales, marketing, planning and operational duties for their sport. Interns will assist with these activities.
Preferred majors include Business, Marketing and Sports Management. Internships are unpaid and require the intern to receive college or graduate school credit for the internship. A letter on school letterhead is required stating that credit will be given for the internship experience.
Internships are available from approximately mid-June through approximately mid-August. Housing is available for non-local interns.
Sales / Marketing - Sessions, Inc. We are currently filling positions in Promotions, Marketing, Field Sales, and Management Training.
Work with industry leading clients that include financial institutions, communications giants, internet service providers, dot.com industry leaders & more. Work in a fun, professional, results driven environment. Experience rapid professional growth / financial reward. Gain career confidence & knowledge in a variety of industries.
All positions in the Chicago area are entry-level and are being filled
immediately. Our company is based around employee education and rapid advancement. All training is provided on site by the industry’s top trainers.
No experience is necessary. Please bring your enthusiasm.
Sports/Partnership Marketing Manager - Staples, Inc. Staples, Inc. is an $11 billion retailer of office supplies, business services, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal. Headquartered outside Boston, Staples invented the office superstore concept and today is the largest operator of office superstores in the world.
In addition to the Staples Center, Staples and the NFL team up to provide the Staples NFL Coach of the Year. The Staples NFL Coach of the Year award complements the Staples Coach of the Week program that honors an NFL head coach each week for an outstanding game during the regular season. In conjunction with this recognition, a local school in that coach's region is randomly drawn from entries to receive a $5,000 Staples gift certificate and a visit from the NFL head coach. The Staples Coach of the Week program, now in its seventh year, has donated more than $500,000 in school supplies to schools nationwide.
Manage the strategic development and execution of Staples sports marketing plan, including the NFL and STAPLES Center. Develop strategies to further leverage sports marketing through all divisions including retail and delivery, Staples Direct, SCC and Staples.com. Develop and implement partnership marketing plan to drive sales and name collection from power consumer segment. Proactively identify and pursue opportunities that support the marketing strategy. Provide communication of power consumer sports and partnership activities to stores and call centers through designated communication vehicles. Manage Consumer Marketing Specialist and outside sports marketing consultant.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Communication; Master's preferred. Additionally, candidates must possess 5 to 8 years experience; 5 plus years Marketing experience, sports or partnership marketing experience a plus; strong communication and interpersonal skills—ability to work well with different functional areas; good analytical skills; ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, self starter, and a team player.
| | BROADCAST / PRINT | | Producer - ESPN This position is responsible for the conceptual development, planning, coordination and creative execution of on-location and/or control room originated event telecast production (live/taped) requirements to achieve and maximize viewer interest, audience following and rating results. Position is responsible for effective utilization and coordination of on-air talent/commentators, production and technical personnel and facilities to achieve and enhance assigned productions. Formats all show elements and establishes production and technical schedules, including travel schedules, production meetings and technical and on-camera production time.
Qualifications include a college background in Communications or comparable field with an emphasis on control room and remote production preferred with 4 years of practical television production experience. Candidates must possess a flexible attitude towards constantly changing work conditions/environment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability is required.
Researcher - ESPN Duties include gathering information from contacts, research materials and Web sites and relaying that information to ESPN staff, statistical analysis of games and events, providing in-studio updates of live events, providing statistics and other information to support and develop storylines, developing and communicating story ideas for use on a variety of ESPN shows.
Candidates should have two years experience covering or analyzing sports events and news. Candidates must possess broad and deep sports knowledge and have the ability to communicate information in an accurate manner. Experience working with statistics is preferred. Strong grammar skills are required. Candidates must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and react to breaking news. A college degree is preferred.
Send a resume in Word format.
Sports Reporter / Copy Editor - Bristol Herald Courier The Bristol Herald Courier's sports department is looking for a writer/page designer to be a part of a seven-person staff. The Herald Courier covers more than 40 high schools throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia along with seven colleges, including the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech. The department also covers NASCAR, with races at Bristol Motor Speedway twice a year, Minor League Baseball, as well as community sporting events that occur throughout the year. The Herald Courier is a 41,000 circulation newspaper owned by Media General and located in the rolling foothills of Southwest Virginia.
Duties include page design and layout 2-3 times a week with writing games stories, features, columns, previews the other days of the week. We work closely with our convergence partners - WJHL Channel 11 and Tricities.com.
Sports Copy Editor - Daily Progress The Daily Progress seeks an experienced sports copy editor to lead its desk.
This position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and handle a large volume of local and wire copy on deadline. Candidates must have experience in page design and demonstrated ability to produce compelling sports fronts and inside pages. Experience with QuarkXPress and PhotoShop is required. This position requires night and weekend work.
Sports Writer - Daily Oklahoman We need a wordsmith to beef up our editing on the night sports desk. We need someone who can write headlines that will sing, edit copy grammatically so it flows smoothly and challenge stories so they speak to the reader in the best possible way. This is night work, and Friday and Saturday nights are musts.
Send work samples, a cover letter and resume.
Sports Anchor / Reporter - WOI - TV This position would be the weekend anchor - and weekday reporter. The position requires the ability to shoot and write stories for our sportscasts, as well as develop local story ideas.
Qualifications include a BA in journalism with at least 1 year’s experience at a commercial TV station.
Send a cover letter, resume/tape.
| | CORPORATE SPONSORS | | Sports/Partnership Marketing Manager - Staples, Inc. Staples, Inc. is an $11 billion retailer of office supplies, business services, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal. Headquartered outside Boston, Staples invented the office superstore concept and today is the largest operator of office superstores in the world.
In addition to the Staples Center, Staples and the NFL team up to provide the Staples NFL Coach of the Year. The Staples NFL Coach of the Year award complements the Staples Coach of the Week program that honors an NFL head coach each week for an outstanding game during the regular season. In conjunction with this recognition, a local school in that coach's region is randomly drawn from entries to receive a $5,000 Staples gift certificate and a visit from the NFL head coach. The Staples Coach of the Week program, now in its seventh year, has donated more than $500,000 in school supplies to schools nationwide.
Manage the strategic development and execution of Staples sports marketing plan, including the NFL and STAPLES Center. Develop strategies to further leverage sports marketing through all divisions including retail and delivery, Staples Direct, SCC and Staples.com. Develop and implement partnership marketing plan to drive sales and name collection from power consumer segment. Proactively identify and pursue opportunities that support the marketing strategy. Provide communication of power consumer sports and partnership activities to stores and call centers through designated communication vehicles. Manage Consumer Marketing Specialist and outside sports marketing consultant.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Communication; Master's preferred. Additionally, candidates must possess 5 to 8 years experience; 5 plus years Marketing experience, sports or partnership marketing experience a plus; strong communication and interpersonal skills—ability to work well with different functional areas; good analytical skills; ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, self starter, and a team player.
| | FORTUNE 1000 | | Associate Brand Manager - Initiatives - Nike, Inc. The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or ACG or Swift or Shox, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before, or improve something that already exists. It's how we create our products, and it's the way we treat the people we work with.
So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.
But would you really want it any other way?
As Associate Brand Manager - Initiatives:
You'll assist in the creation and execution of category and seasonal initiatives for assigned categories, which drive brand energy and strengthen our connection with consumers in the NYC marketplace. - You'll contribute to the definition of assigned category marketing strategies that support the broader brand plan within NYC's lead through corporate and the NYC region.
- You'll also be the voice of the assigned category's consumer and protector of the brand. This opportunity also involves maintaining close relationship with key consumer groups; and managing the development of strategy, implementation and evaluation of plans for both assigned category and season marketing initiatives in NYC.
- In addition, you'll support the development of strategic marketing plans and briefs, including the fieldwork and research needed for the plans; and assist with budget and inventory management.
Requirements for the position include: - A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Marketing or related field
- A minimum additional 2 years' related work experience in lieu of a degree
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in consumer marketing or related experience in marketing strategy, marketing planning, marketing implementation, retail merchandising, display and consumer servicing and events execution
- Strong knowledge of athletic industry and trends in the NYC marketplace
- Understanding of the competitive market, customers and retail trends
- Understanding of the existing integrated marketing process at Nike and ability to develop appropriate relationships with key players
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including ability to motivate and mentor others within work groupAbility to lead initiatives and project teams
- Ability to balance creativity with organization and discipline in fast moving, ambiguous environment
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Experience in footwear, apparel and equipment is strongly preferred
- 2 years' experience working in the NY market is strongly preferred
Interested yet? Good. Us too. We're pretty sure you'll want to know we offer one of the most generous benefits packages around. Things like a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) retirement plan, casual work environment, childcare and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.
Nike is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE/M/F/H/V
Digital Media Intern - Comcast-Spectacor This position is open to one student per Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. Interns will work approximately 24-32 hours per week, including occasional Game Nights and Weekends.
Responsibilities included, but are not limited to the following: - Responsible for editing video highlights from Flyers/76ers games and other events into video sequences for the First Union Complex interactive kiosks.
- Assist in the production process for capturing new video to be edited for content.
- Design ad banners and graphic elements for the kiosk interfaces and assist in updating the kiosk database content.
- Assist in the development of interactive games and entertainment features.
- Assist with kiosk maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Occasional lifting of monitors and other heavy peripherals may be required.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualified candidates will be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for earned credits, with experience in graphic design, web design or video editing preferred. Computer networking skills are also a plus. Ability to do basic video editing and graphic and web page design is desired. Strong Computer skills with a working knowledge of Avid Xpress or Avid Media Composer, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Photoshop and Windows Operating Systems is preferred. The student must have the ability to operate with little supervision.
Finance Manager - ESPN.com (Disney) The successful candidate for this position will ensure the timely and accurate billing of Affiliate subscriber fees; will supervise a team of Sr Accountants and Affiliate Revenue staff; will handle contractual rate cards for all domestic and international networks, and maintain the AIS System for billing integrity. In addition, position will coordinate, review and resolve audit issues, implement system enhancements, oversee outstanding A/R balances, and be responsible for all accounting, billing, and related reporting for new technology.
Qualifications include a BS Degree in Accounting, supported by 5 years experience (2 of which were in a progressive managerial role, and 2 of which were in public accounting). Thorough understanding of US GAAP, solid working knowledge of financial systems/ applications, and excellent organizational and communication skills are also essential. CPA is preferred.
PGA Golf Professional - Dick's Sporting Goods This position will be responsible for proshop operation and merchandising, inventory control, staff training, and club fitting for all levels.
The qualified candidate will be a PGA Class A member, able to provide golf instruction for all levels (men, women and juniors). Specialty retail golf sales experience is required. The candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Sports/Partnership Marketing Manager - Staples, Inc. Staples, Inc. is an $11 billion retailer of office supplies, business services, furniture and technology to consumers and businesses from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal. Headquartered outside Boston, Staples invented the office superstore concept and today is the largest operator of office superstores in the world.
In addition to the Staples Center, Staples and the NFL team up to provide the Staples NFL Coach of the Year. The Staples NFL Coach of the Year award complements the Staples Coach of the Week program that honors an NFL head coach each week for an outstanding game during the regular season. In conjunction with this recognition, a local school in that coach's region is randomly drawn from entries to receive a $5,000 Staples gift certificate and a visit from the NFL head coach. The Staples Coach of the Week program, now in its seventh year, has donated more than $500,000 in school supplies to schools nationwide.
Manage the strategic development and execution of Staples sports marketing plan, including the NFL and STAPLES Center. Develop strategies to further leverage sports marketing through all divisions including retail and delivery, Staples Direct, SCC and Staples.com. Develop and implement partnership marketing plan to drive sales and name collection from power consumer segment. Proactively identify and pursue opportunities that support the marketing strategy. Provide communication of power consumer sports and partnership activities to stores and call centers through designated communication vehicles. Manage Consumer Marketing Specialist and outside sports marketing consultant.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Communication; Master's preferred. Additionally, candidates must possess 5 to 8 years experience; 5 plus years Marketing experience, sports or partnership marketing experience a plus; strong communication and interpersonal skills—ability to work well with different functional areas; good analytical skills; ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, self starter, and a team player.
| | NEW MEDIA / TECHNOLOGY | | Electronic Media Intern - Comcast-Spectacor This position is open to one student per Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters. Interns will work approximately 20-30 hours per week, including specific game nights and weekends.
The intern will be exposed to various Broadcast Television and Electronic Media Systems; computers which operate the video, audio, intercom and electronic message systems throughout the First Union Center. Assist the engineer in set up of events and troubleshooting the various electronic media systems. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The qualified candidate will be a technical school student with an audio and television major. The candidate should understand basic electronic circuit theory including video and audio system signals. Component level understanding of DC electronics is helpful. Applicant should be a second year student in an Associates degree program or equivalent.
Product Manager, Digital Media - NFL | Overview: | | Product Manager will oversee day to day activity, development, pricing, marketing and strategic direction of online products. ... | | Description: | The NFL Digital Media Group is seeking a Product Manager who will oversee day to day activity, development, pricing, marketing and strategic direction of
NFL.com’s online products.
Job Responsibilities:
•Manage planning, product creation, product structure, and product rollout
•Develop and assume ownership of the product roadmap in line with overall site
strategy
•Oversee product provisioning and pricing where applicable and own
accountability for the budget for various distribution channels
•Create Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and Market Requirement Documents (MRDs) and track feature requests for the NFL.com website and user experience
•Drive all website and user experience requirements through to operational
execution and negotiate timelines, scope and features with internal/external
stakeholders
•Conduct competitive analysis and maintain detailed and up-to-date analysis of
the competitive landscape
•Define, track and improve key product metrics
Skills / Qualifications:
•4-6 years experience of Internet product development or project management
•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
•Experience or strong understanding of online media and sports industry
preferred
•Demonstrated experience in working across teams to gather and develop
functional requirements documents required
•Experience with the full product launch cycle from conception and design,
through to launch and ongoing product management
•Familiarity with the latest industry developments regarding online communities
and associated technology
•Experience in user interface development and functional specification
development in Visio is desirable
•Excellent presentation and written communication skills. |
Director, Technology - The Golf Channel
| Overview: | | Responsible for architecting & implementing systems that support defined business goals. Coding and Testing of web applications. ... | | Description: | The Directory of Technology, New Media, will work closely with the Sr. Director regarding all technical aspects of running GolfChannel.com, a large web presence with in excess of 1 million unique users per month. The candidate should be fluent with all areas of web site management, from code development and all related implications, to server maintenance and troubleshooting. There is a strong emphasis on efficiency and performance. The candidate must be able to develop for and administer MS SQL Server, and know how to monitor the server for potential bottlenecks or problems. In addition, the candidate must be familiar with HTTP and networking protocols in order to work with content delivery networks and troubleshoot networking issues in all aspects of GolfChannel.com operation. The candidate will collaborate with and manage on a project basis a team of 2-4 developers, and interface with network engineers and other IT support staff as necessary. Finally, the position requires the ability to react quickly but rationally; strong on-your-feet solutions are often required, and the ability to be available 24 hours a day is a must.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for architecting & implementing systems that support defined business goals.
• Coding and Testing of web applications
• Design and Development of Database Architecture & Coding
• Management of Web Developers on a project basis & Multiple Projects
• Effectively communicate with Internal and External Customers to set appropriate expectations regarding deliverables and timeframes
Minimum Requirements
• Strong .NET experience, including C#, VB.NET, Visual Studio, management namespaces, and compilation
• Proven ASP.NET advanced experience, including code-behind, components, global application files, configuration files, web services, and HTTP handlers and modules
• Excellent MS SQL Server experience, including writing SQL code, performance tuning, administration, troubleshooting, and backups
• Project management skills, including creating specifications, tracking tools, bug/change management, and deployment
• Familiarity with networking protocols, especially HTTP
• Understanding of network hardware, including firewalls and switches
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Regular Expressions
• Working knowledge of Windows Forms applications
• Working knowledge of Macromedia Flash, including actionscripting, designi |
Graphic Design - AVG Sports Group, Inc.
| Overview: | | Our company is looking for an intern in the graphic arts field. Projects and goals will be set and a game plan will be established to help interns achieve and surpass goals. ... | | Description: | Length:
The position is open for as long as the student would like, but with a minimum of three months, eight to fifteen hours per week.
Qualifications:
Ideal for college students or recent graduates wishing to add real world experience to their educational credentials.Must have at least basic computer skills. Experience with print, internet and multimedia are a plus. Must be organized, very motivated and enthusiastic. International students welcome. |
Webmaster - Coast Tickets & Tours
| Overview: | | Must be able to update website using Front Page. In charge of customer e-mail list, and sending out email's for upcoming events using Constant Contact. ... | | Description: | | Looking for someone to help run a small ticket agency office in Long Beach, CA. Must be reliable, detail oriented, self starter. Great communicatin, organization and customer service skills a must. Must have basic knowledge of HTML in order to update website. Must have vehicle for light errands. Familiar with Microsoft applications, Front Page, Publisher, Excel, Outlook, Word, etc. |
| | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | Associate Counsel - The Golf Channel | Overview: | | Provide legal assistance and support in contract preparation, licenses and permits, legal research and legal correspondence. ... | | Description: | Job Responsibilities:
• Provide legal assistance and support in contract preparation, licenses and permits, legal research and legal correspondence.
• Analyze legislative acts and pending legislation to determine business impact and opportunities/obligations. Includes analysis of ordinances and laws at the local, state and federal levels.
• Provide product protection from competitive copying by applying for and securing patents and trademarks.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations pertaining to closed captioning and international distribution.
• Prepare and coordinate immigration-related documentation.
• Assists outside counsel in preparing defenses supporting claims brought against the Company.
• Provide legal advice to business managers on day-to-day operations issues to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding all phases of employment or other personnel matters.
• Perform other legal and regulatory duties as needed.
Minimum Requirements
• JD degree required from an accredited law school.
• Member of Florida State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 2-3 years or relevant legal experience in a recognized law firm or and equivalent combination of law firm and corporate legal experience.
• Knowledge of media, copyright, content licensing (including music and video) Internet, e-commerce, technology and trademark law preferred.
• Understanding of the broadcast business and technology (Digital, VOD, HDTV, DVR and high speed Internet) preferred.
• Familiarity with FCC regulatory law a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiating, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines with consistently high quality work output.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Corporate Auditor - Nike
| Overview: | | As our Corporate Auditor, you'll partner with management to build and maintain a well controlled and efficient business system. ... | | Description: | As our Corporate Auditor, you'll partner with management to build and maintain a well controlled and efficient business system at Nike. You'll assist lead auditors in planning and reporting activities for operational and financial audits and perform research on audit areas in order to assess business risk by analyzing the control environment and to develop audit programs for domestic and international operational, financial and Nike Supply Chain (NSC) IT audits. You'll also execute audit programs, prepare work papers, identify and report issues and work with management to develop practical, business-oriented solutions. In addition, you'll be responsible for documenting audits in accordance with department standards, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, project time and expenses.
Requirements for the position include:
-Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
-2 years' auditing or accounting experience with an emphasis on operational-related financial experience
-Familiarity with US GAAP, GAAS and IIA Professional Standards and Code of Ethics as guidelines for professional conduct of audits
-Ability to travel internationally
-CIA or CPA certifications are preferred
-Foreign language skills are a plus
-Master's degree is preferred... |
Staff Accountant - Washington Redskins
| Overview: | | Functions include but are not limited to general ledger account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, recording and posting entries in the financial system, preparation of sales tax returns.... | | Description: | The Washington Redskins are hiring a Staff Accountant who will be responsible for performing varied accounting functions. Functions include but are not limited to general ledger account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, recording and posting entries in the financial system, preparation of sales tax returns, assistance with preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and established company polices, accounts receivable collections and perform ad-hoc accounting projects as requested by management.
Duties:
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for all company bank accounts
Perform account analysis on assigned general ledger accounts and prepare and post necessary journal entries
Provide A/R analysis for ticket office and assist with collections
Compile data and prepare quarterly sales tax returns
Verify sales commissions against customer accounts
Assist department in establishing standard operating procedures including the maintenance of internal controls and operational efficiencies
Knowledge and Skills:
Familiarity with accounting/financial software (EPICOR or similar enterprise application)
Solid understanding of general accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze and evaluate financial data and effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to work well in a team environment that promotes communication among team members
Qualifications:
Accounting degree or BA in comparable finance field
2+ years experience in an accounting or finance related department
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
Ability to work weekends during the football season.
The Washington Redskins offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you wish to become a part of this exciting, fast paced organization AND you meet the requirements listed above, please apply online. No Phone calls please.... |
Expert IT Services Manager - Nike
| Overview: | | As our Expert IT Service Manager, you’ll be responsible for defining and implementing the IT Service Management processes and standards. ... | | Description: | As our Expert IT Service Manager, you’ll be responsible for defining and implementing the IT Service Management processes and standards that are required by Nike IT to operate, govern and measure success in a strategic sourcing environment for application development and maintenance services. You’ll work as a knowledge expert assisting the IT capability groups in the identification of “best fit” opportunities for strategic sourcing engagements based on their current and future needs. You’ll be responsible for driving and prioritizing a continuous improvement effort on existing processes, as the service provider partnerships and services grow. In addition, you’ll also champion ongoing transformation (processes, behaviors, systems and standards) within the IT organization as part of the Change the Way We Do IT initiative to deliver the most value in support of Nike’s business objectives.
Requirements for the position include:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science or a related field; 2 years’ additional experience in lieu of a degree
7 years' experience in a global IT environment, designing, implementing and/or operating an IT service management group
5 years’ experience implementing and/or operating an on-/off-shore IT delivery function
3 years’ experience in managing IT service provider performance and relationship, including the establishment and tracking of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Experience in implementing and operating IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) practices
Experience in utilizing lean practices or other process excellence methods is preferred
Experience assessing organizational readiness and maturity in application sourcing
Experience as a “change agent” with strong written and verbal communication skills... |
HR Director - Global Footwear - Nike
| Overview: | | You’ll leverage core HR process expertise to ensure alignment of corporate and business strategies. ... | | Description: | As our HR Director — Global Footwear, you’ll provide strategic human resources leadership, expertise and consulting to Global Footwear HR Category leaders and departments to maximize organization effectiveness, HR planning, change strategies and performance management for competitive advantage. You’ll leverage core HR process expertise to ensure alignment of corporate and business strategies. You’ll proactively and strategically lead the process to assess talent, identify development needs, track development plan execution and create succession plans for the respective client groups. You’ll also ensure diversity initiatives are represented. Furthermore, you’ll function as a coach, business partner and consultant on organizational design issues, leadership and team development, succession planning, change management, training, retention strategies and compensation management, to ensure market competitiveness. You’ll be required to leverage HR shared services resources and functional expertise as appropriate. You’ll also develop and maintain strong partnerships with VP/Directors and key Line Managers. You’ll participate in leadership staff meetings, departmental offsites and summits. In this position, you’ll ensure appropriate focus and attention to management of wagebase and headcount targets. You’ll be expected to consult with VP/Directors on decisions that affect budgets. You’ll act as the “executive coach” for key business partners when needed. You’ll also drive and educate leaders Nike’s compensation philosophy. In addition, you’ll influence VP/Directors to make appropriate business decisions that are best for Nike.
Requirements for the position include:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Human Resources or a related area. Advanced degree is desirable
8+ years’ relevant experience
Strong generalist background with an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of key areas of organizational effectiveness, change management and facilitation
Solid expertise in foundational HR areas: employee relations, staffing, compensation, training and development
Ability to leverage HR process experts
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Comfortable in a variety of settings and speaking to all levels of employees, from front line to Vice Presidents
Ability to lead project teams and excellent project management skills
Ability to create consensus |
Legal Internship - Major League Soccer
| Overview: | | Legal Interns through working with the VP of Legal affairs and other general staff counsel staff members will gain experience in dealing with the League’s legal and business issues. ... | | Description: | Since 1996, Major League Soccer has provided opportunities for aspiring young soccer players on the field. As the business of soccer in the United States continues to grow, it is imperative to us --and to the sport -- that individuals passionate about our game have soccer business opportunities off the field. To that end, MLS has initiated a comprehensive Internship Program.
All MLS/SUM Internship Program participants must be 18 years old or older and either a college student (sophomore status or higher preferred), graduate student, or have graduated within six months of their acceptance into the program.
Legal Internship
Legal Interns through working with the VP of Legal affairs and other general staff counsel staff members will gain experience in dealing with the League’s legal and business issues. Interns will work closely with in-house counsel on a variety of practice areas including sponsorship, licensing, intellectual property, broadcast and special events. He/she will be exposed to all levels of management and various departments within MLS, including interaction with team personnel. The candidate should be a current law school student with strong writing and analytical skills.... |
| | SPORTS EMPIRES | | Publicist - Comcast-Spectacor (The Golf Channel) The Golf Channel is available throughout the United States, Canada, and Asia through cable, satellite and wireless television providers. The programming schedule includes more live golf coverage than all other networks combined and brings an extensive blend of PGA TOUR, Senior PGA TOUR, LPGA, BUY.COM TOUR, USGA, PGA of America, European Tour, Canadian Tour and PGA Tour Australasia competition; instruction with world renowned teaching professionals; Golf Central, a CableAce award-winning nightly golf news show; Golf Talk Live, a show featuring today's and yesterday's golf heros and personalities, such as Arnold Palmer; Viewer's Forum, a live weekly call-in show featuring viewers' feedback on current golf happenings; celebrity interviews; and video tours of the world's great courses and specials.
This position is responsible for supporting all departmental public relations initiatives, with specific focus on programming and consumer products.
Research, write and distribute news releases and media advisories, as assigned by the Director of Public Relations. Co-manage company newsletter monthly production calendar. Handle routine media inquiries and requests, including radio interview requests.
Maintain document outlining interviews and station contact information. Coordinate Junior Golf publicity. Coordinate on-air promotions with radio stations in key markets in order to support campaign initiatives. Receive and reply to routine viewer letters and e-mail. Serve as lead publicist for designated shows. Coordinate with other department members to keep media contacts database current. Conduct tours of The Golf Channel studios, as approved and scheduled.
Qualifications include a Bachelors degree, plus a minimum of three years corporate or agency public relations experience. Cable and golf media contacts are a plus. Candidates must be able to handle multiple projects at once, with working knowledge of deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required. We are seeking a strong writer writer, with understanding of public relations and event planning. We are seeking a creative thinker, someone skilled in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
News Editor - Disney (ESPN) This position writes creative, engaging headlines that increase traffic. Provides the initial edit for wire stories, adding information from ESPN reporters and other outside sources. Position provides the second edit for ESPN.com staff copy (and, sometimes the initial edit during off hours for beats editors). Position reads original staff copy for syntax, grammar, punctuation, facts and story structure; makes judgments on story play and participates in packaging content into lead stories on the ESPN.com front page and individual sport index pages.
Qualified candidate must possess a keen knowledge of the attributes of compelling stories, good writing and incisive reporting in order to exercise judgment in the selection, prioritization, editing and posting of content. Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. We prefer a Bachelor's degree and several years of experience in traditional or new media at the minimum, or the equivalent combination of education, knowledge and experience. Curiosity, creativity, a comfort with change and limitless potential are valued most highly.
Send a resume and online portfolio via email. Please send your resume as email text or as a Word attachment. When applying for this position, please refer to title, department and location.
Corporate Sales Executive - Maloof Sports & Entertainment | Overview: | | This position will primarily be responsible for developing Strategic Alliances for a select group of corporate partners.... | | Description: | This position will primarily be responsible for developing Strategic Alliances for a select group of corporate partners within the Maloof Sports & Entertainment family of brands, which are fully integrated, long-term and focused on the unique objectives and priorities of each individual partner. The critical success factors are listening and learning discovery skills combined with the creative ability to assist in the design of innovative, co-branded activation components to complement the assets of each brand and maximize return on investment for each partner. Leveraging the Maloof brands to generate extraordinary impact on behalf of our partners will be based on a comprehensive analysis of each partner’s business-building objectives and opportunities. The position is responsible for creating and selling a specifically tailored plan to senior decision-makers, which result in strategic commitments to co-branded association with Maloof brands. In addition, this position will have the responsibility of growing established partnerships in association with the Partner Services team during the term of agreements as well as at renewal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of four to five years of corporate sales, marketing and/or promotion in media, event or team sponsorship sales.
Experience selling electronic media required.
Hands-on creation and development of co-branded, activated relationships, featuring promotional activity at retail, trade, event and/or community levels including print and media assets.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Power Point
Senior level decision-maker, business-to-business sales.
Long-term strategic relationship development.
Exceptional listening, learning, creative and communication skills.
Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule.
College degree in business administration, marketing or related field required. ... |
Account Executive, Group Sales - AEG (L.A. Kings)
| Overview: | | Selling group tickets will involve calling current customers, cold-calling new leads and following-up on direct mail.... | | Description: | This position is responsible for group ticket sales for the following teams: Los Angeles Kings (NHL) ,Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS), JPMorgan Chase Open(WTA), LA Riptide (MLL). Will also be responsible for the sale of groups to family shows, theatrical performances and other events held at STAPLES Center, Home Depot Center, and/or other venues.
Selling group tickets will involve calling current customers, cold-calling new leads and following-up on direct mail. Ability to build relationships with for-profit companies, non-profit organizations as well as individuals to maximize sales is also a very important component of the position.
This position will also include working sales, promotional and team events outside of normal business hours.
Qualifications for this position include:
Strong work ethic (critical), excellent organizational and communication skills and knowledge of Word, Excel, and other basic computer programs.
Previous sales experience within a sports organization is desirable. Might also consider candidates who have completed a sports internship. Database/contact manager experience a plus.
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Category Footwear Leader - Nike
Responsibilities: To provide leadership and direction for a specific category of footwear products to include creation and implementation of a strategic business plan and the coordination of its successful execution. Leads the innovation and development of category product marketing "concepts" to ensure Nike product leadership is clear–cut each session within the category. Ensures appropriate and timely communication vehicles, new tools and global strategic alignment of results. Creates product ideas and energy around consumer insights. Knows the competition and is responsible for maintaining a cutting edge and up–to–date business knowledge. Creates the product and category vision, including product position and communication strategy. Accountable for achieving integration of the category to brand relevance, including a creative and interactive role in brand planning. Leads cross–matrix communication on product/category issues needing resolution. Authors the category business plan and facilitates the creation of cross–category product and service themes and concepts. Drives the execution of the category business plan within the category team, then across the matrix in collaboration with General Management. Responsible for the direction, motivation, mentorship, and management of the category staff. Manages the growth and profitability of the category on a global business performance basis. Qualifications: Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field and a minimum 8–10 years of related work experience or a minimum of 10–12 years experience without degree. Demonstrated knowledge of assigned category and product process. Knowledge of trends and ability to be creative and innovative with regards to business opportunities. Business orientation to P&L responsibility. Demonstrated financial abilities. Demonstrated ability to conceive/create new thinking and ideas pertaining to the marketing of Nike's category business. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects at a time and manage the category marketing process. Demonstrated ability to work with, inspire and create consensus with a group to cooperatively achieve a common goal. Well developed presentation skills with the ability to persuade and negotiate. Reference Job Code: INWS RD11658. Nike employs opportunity equally.
Manager National Accounts - Reebok Location New Jersey/New York. Develop specific account strategies and goals as well as brand strategy. Account Management. Execution of sales and promotional activities with accounts. Establish marketing plans which impact business on national level. Call on all levels of account management. Develop sales tactics to ensure corporate distribution strategy is met. Develop short and long term account specific partnership objectives. Develop sales presentations for sell in of products. Deliver effective customer service. Identify and assist in developing new business opportunities and present to senior management. Desired Education/Experience: BS/BA or equivalent Strong sales management background, cultural connection to the athletic specialty business, integrity...the ability to make commitments and achieve them. Goal driven and results oriented. Strong communication skills. PC competent and minimum of 5-9 years sales experience.
| | SPORTS MANAGEMENT | | Agent - IMG IMG is the global leader in the field of athlete management, and sports and entertainment marketing; an industry it “invented” more than three decades ago. IMG’s clients are as diverse as Tiger Woods, the US Olympic Committee, the WTA Tour, Pete Sampras, Joe Montana, The Kennedy Space Center, Wayne Gretzky, The Nobel Foundation, Derek Jeter, Heidi Klum and The National Academy of Recording Arts & Science (Grammy’s).
This position will work in the Speakers division. Responsibilities include: - Proactively sell clients and generate new business via cold calling, targeted Internet research in assigned territory and via qualified leads.
- Proactively maintain and develop relationships with customer base (includes Fortune 500 companies, national associations, hospitals, healthcare groups, universities, etc.).
- Ability to employ vast knowledge of the lecture industry on a daily basis (speakers’ fees, topics, representation information, customary industry practices, contractual standards, prominent speakers, important buyers, etc.).
- Collaborate closely with corporate event planners, PR & marketing executives and university directors of student activities, etc. to determine customer needs and develop strategies for continued sales.
- Meet monthly sales quotas as well as a personal year-end sales quota.
- Assist with implementing marketing initiatives: including IMG Speakers brochure, promotional pieces, website development, email marketing, speaker video compilations and introductions, etc.
- Assist with solicitation of new speaker clients (suggesting new client ideas and contributing to pitch letters) on a regular basis.
- Serve as liaison between customers and speakers and provide hands-on customer and client service.
Required skills include: - A self-starter with prior sales experience (in the entertainment/sports industry is a plus).
- Event management experience a plus.
- Experience with celebrity appearances and/or speakers a plus.
- Detail oriented.
- Knowledge of sports and current events.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.
IMG offers excellent benefits, including 401(k).
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