Manager, Media Solutions

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Media Solutions is a key contributor to maximizing commercial opportunities in the digital and media asset spaces for LA28. This role will help drive, develop, and realize the roadmap of media solutions. The position is responsible for transitioning major media solutions initiatives from planning and sales into readiness and execution. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Commercial Operations & Media Solutions, within the Commercial Strategy USOPP team.

Requirements

Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5+ years direct experience in sports business/marketing, media/advertising.
Demonstrated background of working with digital marketing agencies, from the buying or selling side.
Experience dealing with Sales, Creative, and Partnerships teams.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and able to track/manage multiple commercial agreements.
Strong operational and program execution skills required.
Ability to interact with senior leaders and LA28/USOPP executives.
Address challenges with diplomacy and tact.
Knowledge and first-hand experience with the media and/or advertising industry.
Experience collaborating effectively with multiple teams across different companies, locations, and time zones.
Ability to apply research & insights to support strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Support the commercialization of assets in the digital ecosystem for LA28 and Team USA, across social, web, app, email, and more.
Identify assets and manage Branded- and Sponsored-content integrations, packaging, and go-to-market strategy and sales materials.
Navigate external relationships with stakeholders to ensure campaign planning & follow-through.
Contribute to the successful completion of the LA28 Out of Home Advertising Program.
Maintain awareness of agreements with operators.
Coordinate internal parties to support Partners with execution planning.
Support the relationships with venues with inventory inclusions.
Track and manage LA28 contractual obligations.
Support the sales process and execution of the Paralympic Exposure & Signage program.
Assist with implementation processes across internal stakeholders.
Identify, assess, and commercialize new media opportunities to bring to LA28/Team USA Partners.
Business operations and administration to support the management of the commercial team, including cross-functional coordination with finance, legal, and other internal functional areas.