Marketing Lead, MLS on Apple TV

Apple • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Come be a part of the Apple Sports Group — one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas at Apple. We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and entrepreneurial Marketing Lead to drive the end-to-end go-to-market marketing strategy for MLS on Apple TV.

Lead comprehensive, season-long campaign planning — from launch to finale — driving marketing strategy and execution that build cultural relevance, maximize awareness, drive tune-in, and grow MLS’s presence both inside and outside the Apple ecosystem. You will shape how MLS on Apple TV shows up for fans across multiple touchpoints — spanning league, athlete, and creator partnerships, tentpole moments, and experiential activations that deliver meaningful marketing impact. Partner closely with cross-functional teams across Apple to deliver integrated, world-class marketing that blends creativity with measurable business results. The ideal candidate is a marketing leader who connects storytelling to outcomes, inspires collaboration, and brings a deep understanding of the global sports and streaming landscape.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant sports marketing experience in consulting and/or consumer marketing across media and entertainment
• Experience in launching and leading full funnel integrated marketing campaigns, in partnership with multiple external and internal partners.
• Proven experience developing consumer-first marketing strategies, connecting storytelling to business results, primarily focused on consumer engagement and retention, and increasing brand awareness.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities with exceptional attention to detail; successful track record delivering results and exceeding expectations on time.
• Strong presentation skills and experience crafting Keynote presentations for senior leadership; ability to quickly translate complex issues into a coherent narrative that prompts collaboration, alignment, and action.
• Experience collaborating with league partners in joint campaigns, creative & approvals.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; comfort managing ambiguity while driving results with minimal guidance.
• Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders cross-functionally.
• Thrives working on highly collaborative projects, effective at building consensus, fostering trust, handling decisions with ease while navigating ambiguity.
• Passion for and knowledge of the global sports industry & consumer trends.
• Masters degree, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive, season-long campaign planning — from launch to finale — driving marketing strategy and execution that build cultural relevance, maximize awareness, drive tune-in, and grow MLS’s presence both inside and outside the Apple ecosystem.
• Shape how MLS on Apple TV shows up for fans across multiple touchpoints — spanning league, athlete, and creator partnerships, tentpole moments, and experiential activations that deliver meaningful marketing impact.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams across Apple to deliver integrated, world-class marketing that blends creativity with measurable business results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees