Project Coordinator

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Playfly Sports is looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Responsible for assisting in the activities and operations of Paragon’s account team as they relate to Paragon’s clients’ marketing and promotional initiatives, as well as providing general assistance and support to account management initiatives with respect to assigned accounts.

• Arrange and coordinate travel schedules and reservations
• Coordinate and arrange meetings, prepare agendas, reserve and prepare facilities, and record and transcribe meeting summaries
• Assist in account team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Compose routine account team correspondence
• Provide support for comprehensive end-of-year and/or program analyses
• Aid in management of client budget(s)
• Facilitate the development and execution of activation strategies, plans, and activities
• Conduct research as needed, such as seeking out new opportunities and solutions to increase program efficiencies
• Assist with the evaluation of renewal contracts and new relationships
• Contribute to team spirit on the account team
• Assist Paragon management in the implementation of goals and objectives, including new business development
• Take an active role in protecting and maintaining a healthy culture at Paragon
• Other job-related duties as assigned

• Senior undergraduate status or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the field of marketing, advertising, sports management, or business
• Internship experience in marketing industry preferred
• Interest in principles and practices of corporate sponsorship consulting and/or event marketing
• Communicate clearly and concisely, including oral, written, and audio/visual presentations
• Display sound organizational skills and computer literacy
• Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrate strong people skills
• Analyze and assess programs, initiatives, policies, and needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Understand and assist in furthering Paragon’s and clients’ goals, objectives, and procedures - Follow directions and meet deadlines
• Respond to new opportunities and adapt quickly to shifting conditions
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and compelling customer service attitude - Display a high level of energy and dependable, strong work ethic

• Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Occasional lifting of light to moderate weight objects
• Local and domestic travel, including nights and weekends, as well as some holidays

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

$45,000—$46,500 USD

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms.

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