TKO · 3 hours ago
Paid Media Marketing Manager
TKO is a premium sports and entertainment company, and they are seeking a Paid Media Marketing Manager to support the marketing team with paid media activities for UFC. The role involves managing digital media buying, overseeing campaign performance, and collaborating with various teams to enhance marketing initiatives.
Media and EntertainmentSports
Responsibilities
Manage digital media buying across platforms like Meta (FB/IG), TikTok, Programmatic, Google Ads, YouTube, and more to drive event awareness, traffic, and tune-in
Oversee campaign setup, scheduling, budgeting, and audience targeting. Monitor campaign performance and optimize KPIs per event or initiatives
Establish strong relationships with direct vendors and account reps to ensure UFC is always top of mind with latest development
Stay current on digital trends and emerging platforms to recommend new channels and approaches. Analyze market trends and activity to inform strategy
Collaborate with cross functional teams including Commercial, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social, Digital, Brand, Creative, and Production to support media buying efforts, with development of content and messaging
Collaborate with cross-functional marketing teams across TKO properties umbrella
Manage distribution of style guide assets, broadcast instructions, and related event decks to all relevant partners
Track and maintain the Content Marketing Budget of spending per event, by region, updating finance on any necessary changes
Create regular performance reports with insights and recommendations for improvement
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in marketing and media communications or related field, or equivalent work experience
3-4 years of Marketing experience in media buying and social media. Agency experience preferred
General knowledge of principles of effective communications and mass media, publicity, advertising, policies, community relations, and organization structure as they relate to entertainment and sports events
Ability and willingness to travel - approximately 20%
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups, including members of the senior management team
Ability to analyze and manipulate datasets to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making
Ability to cultivate and establish effective relationships with all levels of internal stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain discretion and protect confidential information
Thorough understanding of marketing and advertising principles, and the ability to think 'outside of the box'
Desire and ability to work independently and thrive in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital/social media platforms (Google Ads, YouTube, Meta (IG/FB), TikTok, etc.)
Professional, self-starting, 'get-it-done' attitude and work ethic
Must live in or be willing to relocate to Las Vegas, NV
Company
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08B2024-03-04Post Ipo Secondary· $411.95M
2023-11-09Post Ipo Secondary· $670.32M
2023-09-12IPO
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