Manager, League Strategy

Major League Baseball•New York, NY

3d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Major League Baseball is seeking a seasoned Manager to join its League Strategy team. The League Strategy team is a centralized resource within MLB’s Office of the Commissioner that works cross-functionally across MLB to support development and execution of our strategies for growing the business of baseball globally, including reaching new fans, driving deeper engagement with existing fans, and driving revenue strategy. We are seeking a high-caliber Manager, League Strategy to serve as a strategic advisor to MLB’s League Office to address some of the most critical opportunities facing the industry today. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker equipped to navigate the evolving Sports, Media, and Entertainment landscape, and will bring a strong set of analytical and communication skills, a structured strategy toolkit, an ability to build cross-functional relationships, and a low-ego roll-up-your-sleeves approach to a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with strong record of academic achievement
6+ years of professional experience in management consulting, internal corporate strategy, or a strategic role; will consider candidates with an advanced degree and less working experience on a case-by-case basis
Experience in the Sports, Media & Entertainment; specific exposure to Digital Media, Product Management, Social Media, Sponsorship, and Generative AI preferred
Proven track record of working with Generative AI tools—not just as a user, but in identifying business applications and supporting tool development, usage, and deployment
Strong understanding of the digital media landscape, including digital content strategies, social platforms, streaming technology, and fan engagement trends
Proven ability to work independently to build rigorous fact-bases that support recommendations to department and company leadership
Exceptional emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate a complex, relationship-driven organization
Low-ego – equally comfortable giving or receiving direction, leading or contributing as appropriate, driving conversations or supporting as necessary
Unique ability to balance analytical rigor with a bias for action - ability to draw on structures from the consulting / strategy toolkit, with a predisposition to produce fast, practical recommendations
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and creating executive-level presentations
Must be willing to work in-office at MLB’s New York, NY office

Nice To Haves

The Ideal Candidate: You are a "bridge builder" who speaks the language of fans, creatives, and business executives. You are obsessed with the intersection of sports, business, and emerging tech, and you possess the grit to see complex projects from ideation to execution.

Responsibilities

Strategic Advisory: Partner with leaders across departments to understand core issues, develop analytical approaches, and transform complex data into thoughtful, actionable, and scalable insights
Analytical Leadership: Lead research and data analysis and create strategic frameworks to ensure conclusions are grounded in an analytical rigorous fact base
Collaboration: Support departments across the Office of the Commissioner in defining roadmaps, evaluating build-vs-buy decisions, and aligning technical capabilities with long-term business goals
GenAI Adoption: Identify, pilot, and support adoption of Generative AI tools. This includes spreading adoption of best practices using approved AI chatbots, automating content creation workflows, enhancing personalized fan experiences, and improving internal operational efficiencies.
Cross-Functional Support: Build deep relationships across MLB’s Office of the Commissioner to ensure strategic alignment and break down departmental silos
Financial & Market Analysis: Conduct rigorous quantitative analysis and market research to support business cases for new initiatives
Innovation: Proactively track evolving trends within the sports, media, and broader digital landscape to identify new ideas, tools, and potential partnership opportunities to achieve our fan engagement and revenue growth goals