WORK OPTION: In Office

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This role plays a crucial part in developing and executing Partner Marketing tactics to drive League viewership, engagement, and fan growth goals. The Associate Manager will play a meaningful role in leading the execution of co-marketing programs tied to tentpole and DTC marketing campaigns, with the goal of using partners to engage fans and drive tune-in.

Support the team in the strategic and creative development of co-marketing partner programs tied to key tentpole tune-in and fan engagement objectives

Assist in the project management of all aspects of activations, including project timelines, status reports, event activations, media placements, promotional executions, tracking/reporting and communication with internal counterparts within Marketing and cross-functional departments

Represent Marketing in collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (Global Partnerships, Product, DTC, Legal, etc.) to drive maximum value and engagement from partners

Support in the development of DTC partner opportunities, specifically partner programs that can support growth of NBA DTC business. This includes, but is not limited to, program ideation, media plan development, creative development and delivery, trafficking and reporting

Support a research agenda that measures program success and equips the team with customer insights to deliver the right programs, experiences, and benefits

BA or BS degree required

Ability to interact positively and work effectively with others, both internal and external; Desire to work in a shared environment and be a great teammate

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.