Job Summary
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This role will lead strategy, development, ideation, pricing, planning, and execution of Virtual Signage sales and media innovation across the NBA, WNBA, GLeague, USAB media ecosystems
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Major Responsibilities
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- This position will oversee the league’s efforts for Virtual Signage sales strategy across multiple platforms including but not limited to linear, digital, social, etc.
- Virtual Signage responsibilities will include setting pricing guidelines, building packages and sales materials, adjusting offerings to meet marketplace demand
- This position will utilize analytics and research insights to inform overall monetization of Virtual Signage, including forecasting and updating revenue goals
- This person will guide revenue strategies via development of OI models and revenue forecast reports for assets, such as virtual signage.
- This person will negotiate and manage relationships with vendors and/or external business partners to enhance Virtual Signage throughout NBA media ecosystem
- Individual will lead Research efforts for Virtual Signage including creating vendor agreements and communication across internal and external constituents
- Create and execute multiplatform virtual signage plans, with a skill set that requires a strong customer-service focus
- Individual will work to develop personalized and targeted virtual signage integrations across social media, digital, and linear and manage coordination with various sellers and brands
- Collaborate closely with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure virtual signage needs are consistently met
- Monitor, track, and contribute to share key media deliverables and performance metrics for partners across owned and operated media platforms,
- Contribute to the Media Partnerships group’s goal of finding innovative ways to integrate within new and emerging media platforms
- Provide updates on state of the media business for best in-class virtual signage solutions to inform NBA sales strategy
- Demonstrate proficiency in the overall media business from the media, agencies, marketing, and fantasy and gaming headlines on a regular basis
- Creatively ideate to demonstrate expertise amongst media industry solutions and understanding of brand goals
- Proactively share virtual signage wins and application of media trends across internal and external contacts
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Required Education/Professional Experience
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- 4-6 years of experience in media planning at a media publisher, consulting agency, social company or media agency
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- Work experience within either consulting firm, agency, brand, entertainment, or sports property
- Expert knowledge of CPMs, reach & frequency, GRPs, impressions, duplication, and standard media planning metrics
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Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes
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- Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects; attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact positively and work effectively with internal and external constituents
- Ability to think creatively and conceptualize ideas for partners
- Ability to intake feedback and apply it across responsibilities
- Excellent digital literacy (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Executive presence; strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
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Salary Range: [[$100,000 - $125,000]]
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