Senior Associate, Marketing Operations

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $73,000 - $98,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles. Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them. The Sr. Associate, Marketing Operations will serve as a critical engine driving the DIG department forward with an operational mindset. She/heThis person will work closely and collaboratively with the overall Marketing team and cross-functional stakeholders including but not limited to central planning, procurement, community, communications, and the people team. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, managing project timelines, cross-functional campaigns, and critical Games-time planning. A successful candidate will work as a project manager on select projects across social media, digital content, website, mobile app, email marketing and fan/spectator communications. This person will be a key protector of the LA28 brand and a key contributor in building a legacy for the Olympic and Paralympic Movement through the lens of the fans and athletes. The ideal candidate is a detail oriented and hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of digital marketing, project management, and communications. This role will report to the VP, Marketing and Digital Engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+years of direct experience in sports business, marketing operations or related marketing environment
• Strong operational and program execution skills required with a keen focus on accuracy, organization, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously without letting details slip through the cracks
• Excellent presentation preparation skills and ability to work successfully with varied audiences (internal and external stakeholders)
• Proficient in project management tools such as Smartsheet and Asana
• Knowledge and first-hand experience within the sports marketing industry.
• Clear communicator with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Olympic or Paralympic Movements is a plus

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary project manager for the VP, Marketing and Digital Engagement, ensuring special projects are tracked, milestones are met and deliverables are executed flawlessly
• Build, maintain, and manage master project timelines for specific projects and organizational milestones
• Serve as the central connective tissue between core digital functions, working closely with Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Digital Content, Web, App, and Email Marketing teams
• Own the administrative and operational planning for Games-time execution, ensuring schedules, resources, and workflows are optimized from Pre-Games to Games-time readiness
• Establish and maintain project management frameworks, templates, and tools like Smartsheet and Asana to streamline communication and workflows across all marketing sub-functions
• Facilitate key cross-functional alignment meetings, capturing action items and riving accountability across internal teams
• Represent DIG as a point of contact and ensure alignment on shifting priorities, deliverables, and deadlines for cross-functional stakeholders, external stakeholders such as USOPC, IOC, and IPC, and partners
• Draft presentations on key projects to show progress reports and milestone deliverables

Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 - $98,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed