Senior Coordinator, Paid Media (Temporary Role)

Major League Soccer • New York, NY

49d • $30 - $33

About The Position

This is a temporary position beginning on or about January 5, 2026 through on or about September 30, 2026 and payrolled through a 3rd Party Provider. This temporary Paid Media Senior Coordinator will support buying around key areas of the MLS business. Operating as an in-house media planner and buyer, this position will coordinate the spending to support League Marketing efforts and offer Club support as needed. The position will suit an out of the box problem solver who is fascinated by the changing nature of the space and how brands connect with audiences and will be a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual who is comfortable working across various initiatives to deliver against fan growth goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of experience required
• Experience at a media buying agency/in-house media buying group
• Extensive knowledge of the paid media landscape, evolving technologies and consumer trends
• Experience developing clear and concise media plans
• Comfort in buying on TV, radio and outdoor media at local and national levels
• Strong and demonstrated analytical skills
• Experience budget planning and setting
• General knowledge of evolving platforms and vendors in MarTech space
• Prior experience managing external vendors and partners
• Excellent presenter and storyteller
• Exceptional cross-departmental operator with the ability to work with and engage with others
• Highly motivated and entrepreneurial; ability to navigate multiple tasks and asks in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
• Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• Diligent with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Available for flexible work hours and scheduling, including nights and weekends, based on matches and League tentpole moments

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of soccer a plus
• Knowledge of Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop paid plans, help with execution, and manage buys against always-on initiatives and key League Marketing pillars. This includes but is not limited to creative, message, audience targeting and segmentation, flights and budgets
• Manage media buys applying an understanding of League goals and objectives, varying from awareness to engagement to acquisition. Provide real-time management to optimize during flighting periods
• Work with the cross-functional teams to produce detailed analysis of spending campaigns, using performance data to extract key findings to improve and inform future strategies
• Remain up-to-date and continue to understand evolving best practices and strategies in the industry: broader digital/social media and paid (partner ad solutions, Betas, new opportunities, AI integration etc.)
• Support management of external agency partner to aid media buying, better analyze spend and support broader League wide goals
• Work cross functionally with Brand, Social, Business Intelligence, and Content teams to leverage key stories, and work with creative group to build appropriate creative and messaging

Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00/hr - $33.00/hr; 40 hours/week (hours may vary). MLS/SUM base salaries are contingent upon several factors including individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. MLS/SUM complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees