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Posted October 16, 2023
Urū Sports

Athlete Marketing Specialist

Urū Sports
United States Remote ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Uru Sports is a venture-backed, early-stage sports technology startup recently backed by Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech. We founded Uru Sports to empower athletes to reach their full potential off the field of play as they transition into their next chapter.

We are working with a leading Sports organization to add to their team.

As an Athlete Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies specifically tailored for athletes and sports personalities. This role requires a deep understanding of the sports industry, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for leveraging athletes' influence to drive marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be creative, strategic, and well-versed in both traditional and digital marketing techniques.

Responsibilities:

  • Athlete Partnership Management
  • Strategic Campaign Development: Develop marketing campaigns that leverage athletes' influence to promote products, services, and brand initiatives.
  • Content Creation: Collaborate with athletes to create engaging content, including social media posts, videos, interviews, and blogs.
  • Social Media Management: Monitor social media trends and incorporate them into marketing strategies.
  • Market Analysis: Research market trends, athlete endorsements, and competitors' strategies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
  • Experience competing at an elite level (College, Semi-Pro, Pro, Olympics, Paralympics).
  • Proven experience in athlete marketing, sports sponsorship, or sports marketing agencies.
  • Strong network of contacts within the sports industry, including athletes, agents, and sports organizations.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative marketing campaigns.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, digital marketing, and influencer marketing trends.
  • Analytical skills to assess marketing performance and make data-driven decisions.
  • Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Why Uru Sports:

We are trusted by athletes from the WNBA, NFL, LPGA, MLS, and top universities globally to help them navigate the next stage of their careers in a more personal, approachable, and community-led way. Our team includes the Founder of Pac 12, The North Face, the former Director of Engineering at Netflix, the former CEO of the Seattle Storm, and more!

Let us do the work! Build a career in the sports & entertainment industry as unique as you are.

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