Ad Sales Partnerships Associate

Ad Sales Partnerships Associate

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WORK OPTION:
The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

The Media Partnerships Group is responsible for sales and activation of the NBA, WNBA, NBA G-League, Basketball Africa League, USA Basketball Owned and Operated media channels. This includes, but is not limited to, , the NBA App, NBA TV, and NBA Social Media Channels. The group collaborates with all the NBA’s global media partners to effectuate media sales across the full ecosystem.

This role supports the day-to-day management of advertising sales partnerships across the NBA, WNBA, and G-League. The Ad Sales Partnerships Associate will play a key role in ensuring smooth execution of sponsorship deliverables, maintaining accurate sales records, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maximize partnership value.

• Maintain and update key inventory trackers for sold sponsorship positions across NBA, WNBA, and G-League properties.
• Ensure accuracy of sponsorship records and provide timely updates to sales leadership.
• Review and track all new in-game sales creative and sponsorship elements.
• Coordinate approvals and ensure creative assets meet league and partner standards.
• Support weekly updates of the sales pipeline across NBA Digital and NBATV.
• Provide reporting and insights to sales leadership to track progress against goals.
• Partner with internal teams (content, marketing, operations, legal) to identify expanded sponsorship opportunities with media partners.
• Coordinate executions and workflows with media partners and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in monitoring advertising policy compliance across owned-and-operated platforms and media partners.
• Ensure advertising and sponsorship activations adhere to league guidelines and industry standards.
• Proactively share competitor activities and industry insights with the Media Partnership team to inform strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sports administration or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience within media, entertainment, and sports sales or media industry.
• Knowledge of brand marketing tactics, standard media planning terminology, and metrics.

• 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 provide internal recommendations.
• Ability to intake feedback and apply it across responsibilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent digital literacy (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Executive presence; strong project management, organizational and presentation skills.

$85,000 - $95,000

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.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

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