Sports & Media Partnerships Manager

Snap • Santa Monica, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Snap Inc. is seeking a Head of North America Sports & Media Partnerships to join its Content & Partnerships organization. This leader will be responsible for Snap’s strategy and relationships within the North American sports and media ecosystem. The role involves working with leading leagues, teams, broadcasters, media companies, rights holders, and talent to build innovative partnerships that benefit Snapchatters, partners, and Snap’s business. The position will define Snap’s investment areas in Sports & Media, manage key relationships, and identify new opportunities for premium content, cultural moments, and unique experiences on Snapchat. The role requires collaboration with Content & Partnerships, Product, Creator, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure partnerships drive audience growth, engagement, product adoption, and revenue. The position is based in either the LA or NYC office.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in sports, media, technology, partnerships, business development, or a related industry.
• Significant experience developing and managing strategic relationships with senior executives across the sports and/or media ecosystem.
• Demonstrated experience developing, negotiating, and executing complex partnerships and strategic deals.
• Strong understanding of the North American sports and media landscape, including leagues, teams, broadcasters, rights holders, talent, and emerging digital platforms.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Deep network of relationships across the North American sports and media industries.
• Experience working at or with a major technology platform, media company, league, team, broadcaster, or rights holder.
• Strong understanding of the digital content, creator, and advertising ecosystems and their intersection with sports and media.
• Demonstrated ability to connect partnership strategy to broader business outcomes including audience growth, engagement, product adoption, and revenue.
• Ability to think strategically about industry trends and translate them into clear priorities and actionable opportunities.
• Ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical judgment and ability to use data to evaluate opportunities, prioritize resources, and measure partnership performance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of developing new partnership models and bringing ambitious ideas from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Own Snap’s North America Sports & Media partnerships strategy, identifying partners, rights, content, and cultural moments for differentiated value creation.
• Lead and deepen strategic relationships with major leagues, teams, broadcasters, media companies, rights holders, athletes, and talent.
• Develop a clear strategy for Snap’s presence around major sports, entertainment, and cultural events, positioning Snapchat as an essential destination for fans.
• Identify, negotiate, and execute high-impact partnerships and strategic deals to expand Snap’s content ecosystem and unlock new platform opportunities.
• Develop strategies to increase partner investment in Snapchat, including content creation, distribution, promotion, and adoption of new products.
• Serve as the senior internal advocate for North American Sports & Media, providing partner insights, industry trends, and market opportunities to influence internal strategy and product roadmaps.
• Represent Snap externally with senior executives, partners, and industry leaders, acting as a spokesperson for Snapchat in the sports and media ecosystem.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for major events and partnerships, establishing clear objectives, ownership, and execution plans.
• Stay informed about shifts in sports, media, technology, and culture to identify emerging partners, platforms, behaviors, and opportunities relevant to Snap’s strategy.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success (equity in the form of RSUs)

What This Job Offers

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