The NFL is hiring a Strategy Manager for its International Media Strategy & Business Development Team, whose core mandate is to oversee the strategy, deal execution, and licensing of NFL content outside of the US, to grow the NFL’s popularity in international markets and deliver long-term value for the League and its 32 Clubs.
The ideal candidate is a strong self-starter who can combine an interest and understanding of the media landscape with a comprehensive foundation in analysis and a proven track record of execution.
Core responsibilities include producing market assessments, audience analysis and financial models for NFL Senior Leadership and external partners, and working on league-wide strategic initiatives in collaboration with teams across the NFL.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of media market trends / ecosystems to shape international media licensing strategy and maintain market intelligence on international media and sports rights more broadly
- Evaluate commercial opportunities with international media partners through robust audience and financial analysis
- Track, analyze and be reactive to media consumption and sports trends
- Collaborate with senior executives and relevant internal stakeholders to develop new contracts and deals
- Oversee day-to-day activity with select partners to ensure contractual obligations are met and all parties and relationships are mutually successful
- Work cross-functionally to prepare presentations for NFL Senior Leadership and Club Ownership, as part of the NFL’s strategic planning processes
- Own end-to-end deal processes in select markets, including prospecting, designing deal structures/rights packages, negotiating and closing agreements
- Contribute to positive group culture to foster high performance, efficient processes and professional development
Required Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of experience in strategy or business development at a leading media or digital company, consulting, private equity/venture capital, investment banking (preferably in TMT groups)
- Bachelor’s degree, with an MBA preferred
Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:
- Deep interest and enthusiasm in media, technology and sports industries with ability to apply market trends to inform strategic decisions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate details to senior management, including the ability to efficiently produce written materials and analysis in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct financial and business/market analyses and distill key insights for stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, especially when multi-tasking across various projects in a fast-paced environment
- Effective partner facing communication and presence
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects
- A team player capable of operating cross-functionally and communicating with multiple different stakeholders
- A driven individual seeking to make an impact
Travel:
Occasional international travel to territories that fall within the remit of this role
Terms /Expected Hours of Work:
- NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.
- Role will require overtime
- Some weekend and global travel required
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.
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