Associate, Player Relations (External Agency Staff)

New York, New York, United States. Posted yesterday

The role

This person will assist the Player Relations leadership in building partnerships with the football community, focusing on marketing and branding for players and Legends. The role includes player procurement and managing player appearances for the League.

What you will do

Manage player procurement and appearances, including contracts for 1,000+ annual appearances
Liaise between NFL Legal, Finance, players and marketing reps on contract edits
Track appearance documents, reporting and department metrics
Manage the Player Procurement System with NFL IT
Serve as point of contact for NFLPA Player Services on appearance contracts and creative approvals
Run the quarterly NFL Agents Meeting
Manage the Player Office Visit program for players and Legends
Route player promotions and creative for NFLPA approval
Handle logistics for player appearances, activations, staff and vendors
Support NFL Legends Community as needed

Required qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
1-3 years of relevant experience
Experience with Microsoft Office
Excellent writing and presentation skills
General knowledge of football and NFL players and teams
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player
Ability to collaborate with internal groups and external partners
Ability to manage others with different interests and skill sets
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
May require standing for long periods and heavy lifting at NFL events

Nice to have

Experience working in the sports industry and/or client management

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits offerings, details on the NFL benefits page

Before you apply

Relocation assistance is not provided
Onsite presence required; remote and hybrid not offered
Employment is through a third-party agency, which handles pay, benefits and terms

About the company

The NFL is the employer, with a stated commitment to an inclusive workplace and core values of respect, integrity, team responsibility and resiliency.