Coordinator, Local Media Strategic Planning

Major League Baseball•New York, NY

2h•$67,000

About The Position

MLB is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Coordinator to join our Strategic Planning team working on the Local RSN business. As a Coordinator, you will play a crucial role assisting the MLB Local Sponsorship team in creating effective advertising solutions for our clients. You will collaborate closely with the sales team, MLB Club contacts, internal stakeholders and clients/agencies to manage media proposals. Your expertise and your ability to analyze industry trends will contribute to the success of our advertising campaigns.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in media sales, advertising, or a related field
Undergraduate degree
Experience working in a professional sport and/or media environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and media monitoring tools.
Familiarity with digital marketing platforms
Basic understanding of MLB local media best practices.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with media professionals and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage local MLB media purchase orders from internal and external sellers, including order creation, order revisions, deal stewardship and added value execution
Work closely with the sales operations, traffic, and strategic planning teams daily to ensure smooth execution of local media campaigns and that all client objectives are met
Analyze and provide data to help advise in sales negotiations and provide post-campaign analysis to clients
Develop and implement strategies to increase media revenue through targeted sales efforts, cross-platform monetization, and upselling opportunities
Track media and revenue while analyzing campaign performance
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging media platforms, and new tools that can improve media strategies and tactics.