Sr. Director of NBA Partnerships

Good Karma Broadcasting,•New York, NY

3h•$250,000 - $400,000•Onsite

About The Position

Good Karma Brands is looking for a Sr. Director of NBA Partnerships to help brands connect with NBA and WNBA fans in meaningful ways. This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most recognizable properties in sports, including NBA.com, the NBA App, NBA Podcasts, and the NBA on ESPN Radio Network, while building strategic relationships with leading brands, holding companies, and agencies. Based in New York, this leader will drive long-term revenue growth by creating innovative partnerships that connect brands with one of the most passionate fan bases in sports. The ideal candidate builds trusted executive relationships, develops creative partnership solutions, and turns a deep understanding of the basketball landscape into meaningful business growth.

Requirements

Proven senior-level national business growth and commercial leadership experience in sports, podcasts, digital media, or adjacent media ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to build and leverage relationships with holding companies and large advertising agencies, especially in New York
Established top-tier relationships across agencies and brands, with a proactive approach to deepening existing relationships and continuously developing new partners and contacts
Track record of driving new business, including creating demand for premium solutions and converting senior-level agency relationships into revenue
Strong executive presence and comfort leading conversations with senior decision makers
Ability to partner cross-functionally and align stakeholders from pursuit through execution
Strong communication, prioritization, and follow-through
With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior executive ambassador for Good Karma Brands, representing the company with holding companies, independent agencies, and national brand marketers to strengthen awareness, consideration, and long-term strategic relationships
Develop and expand executive-level relationships to drive revenue with key agency and advertiser decision-makers, creating new pathways for partnership, accelerating revenue opportunities, and enhancing GKB’s position within the marketplace
Lead national business strategy and growth efforts for the NBA & WNBA business within the national marketplace, identifying opportunities for brands to authentically connect with basketball fans through premium content, experiences, audio, digital platforms, and integrated marketing solutions
Develop compelling partnership strategies that showcase the unique power of the NBA ecosystem and position GKB as the premier partner for brands looking to reach passionate audiences
Identify emerging trends across the NBA business landscape and develop innovative partnership opportunities that keep GKB at the forefront of the marketplace
Provide leadership on proactive opportunity development and high-level RFP approach, including shaping the narrative, packaging, and strategy for key pursuits
Partner with internal stakeholders across GKB departments including inventory, marketing, other divisions, and the multi-market team, ensuring alignment from opportunity development through execution
Represent GKB in the marketplace, including industry conferences, events, and partner entertainment, serving as a visible leader and connector for the business
Establish scalable operating rhythms and clear accountability across key partners and internal teams so work is prioritized, communicated, and executed consistently
Leverage AI tools to enhance business development, market intelligence, partner research, proposal development, communication, and operational efficiency while maintaining strong strategic thinking, relationship management, and executive judgment
Participate in company-wide collaboration and cross-functional leadership; travel as needed
Lead by example by being humble, hungry, and smart
Other assigned leadership responsibilities
Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork, and Over Deliver