VP, Digital, Global Partnerships

TKO • Stamford, CT

31d

About The Position

The VP of Digital will be the TKO Global Partnerships digital growth architect — an innovator who has built, scaled, and reinvented digital at the highest levels. This individual will lead digital across the Global Partnerships portfolio of partners — the strategy, the platforms and processes, the commercialization, and the innovation that power breakthrough brand experiences online. The right candidate has directed and inspired teams on global RFPs, stood up departments after major new business wins, built the infrastructure for sustainable growth, and proven they can transform digital into a true business driver at scale. As a member of the leadership team, the VP of Digital is responsible for shaping and overseeing all digital-first programs that deliver value to partners across the TKO Global Partnership portfolio — audience and content monetization, social strategy, channel management, content strategy, influencer and creator strategy, social listening and reporting, and emerging platforms —while setting the enterprise-wide standard for how digital drives business growth. They will guide senior executives and high-performing teams, ensuring every output reflects efficiency, innovation, and excellence. This leader is relentlessly future-focused, pushing boundaries in digital to uncover growth opportunities for partners and for the Global Partnerships business unit. They anticipate needs before partners voice them, introduce bold ideas that move the needle, and consistently elevate the work. With deep expertise, sound judgment, and an ability to inspire, the VP of Digital ensures digital remains at the center of everything we do —and that the enterprise is always delivering groundbreaking, business-building digital marketing.

Requirements

• 15+ years of proven global leadership in digital and social marketing within an agency setting and on the brand side, with a track record of building and scaling social-first teams and departments.
• Expertise in social media strategy, content and execution at the highest levels, with deep knowledge of influencer marketing, paid social, community management, and emerging platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams, present compelling ideas, and build trust with senior partners and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams, balancing delegation, mentorship, and visionary leadership to drive enterprise-level results.
• Operational excellence, with the ability to oversee multiple accounts, set organizational priorities, and enforce high standards of creativity, efficiency, and execution.
• Experience working in sports, entertainment, and culture, with a finger on the pulse of digital trends that shape how audiences connect and engage.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and drive enterprise growth by architecting long-term digital and social strategies that unlock sustained commercial growth, expanded service offerings, and stronger market positioning for both the enterprise and its partners.
• Lead and scale the digital department within Global Partnerships spanning digital commercial strategy, audience acquisition, influencer marketing, and commercial content strategy — building infrastructure and senior leadership capacity that enables the team to deliver world-class work.
• Inspire and develop senior talent, cultivating a strong leadership pipeline, mentoring directors and managers, and shaping an inclusive, people-first culture that drives innovation and accountability.
• Oversee high-profile, integrated workstreams across digital, social, and influencer marketing for partners setting the bar for creative excellence and measurable business impact.
• Serve as a trusted senior leader to partners, confidently offering clear direction, innovative solutions, and thought leadership that cements TKO Global Partnerships reputation as a social/digital-first powerhouse.
• Shape and approve organizational priorities through operational oversight, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency, profitability, and ROI.
• Stay ahead of the curve by identifying untapped platforms, emerging trends, and influential voices that expand reach and relevance.
• Lead by example in modeling the enterprise’s values, positively influencing culture, and holding others accountable for excellence, inclusion, and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees