Major League Soccer · 2 weeks ago
Senior Coordinator, Paid Media (Temporary Role)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $33/hr
3+ years expMajor League Soccer is seeking a temporary Paid Media Senior Coordinator to support buying around key areas of the MLS business. This role involves coordinating spending to support League Marketing efforts and providing Club support, requiring a motivated individual who can work across various initiatives to achieve fan growth goals.
Media and EntertainmentSoccerSports
Responsibilities
Develop paid plans, help with execution, and manage buys against always-on initiatives and key League Marketing pillars. This includes but is not limited to creative, message, audience targeting and segmentation, flights and budgets
Manage media buys applying an understanding of League goals and objectives, varying from awareness to engagement to acquisition. Provide real-time management to optimize during flighting periods
Work with the cross-functional teams to produce detailed analysis of spending campaigns, using performance data to extract key findings to improve and inform future strategies
Remain up-to-date and continue to understand evolving best practices and strategies in the industry: broader digital/social media and paid (partner ad solutions, Betas, new opportunities, AI integration etc.)
Support management of external agency partner to aid media buying, better analyze spend and support broader League wide goals
Work cross functionally with Brand, Social, Business Intelligence, and Content teams to leverage key stories, and work with creative group to build appropriate creative and messaging
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
3+ years of experience required
Experience at a media buying agency/in-house media buying group
Extensive knowledge of the paid media landscape, evolving technologies and consumer trends
Experience developing clear and concise media plans
Comfort in buying on TV, radio and outdoor media at local and national levels
Strong and demonstrated analytical skills
Experience budget planning and setting
General knowledge of evolving platforms and vendors in MarTech space
Prior experience managing external vendors and partners
Excellent presenter and storyteller
Exceptional cross-departmental operator with the ability to work with and engage with others
Highly motivated and entrepreneurial; ability to navigate multiple tasks and asks in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
Diligent with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Available for flexible work hours and scheduling, including nights and weekends, based on matches and League tentpole moments
Preferred
Knowledge of soccer a plus
Knowledge of Spanish a plus
Company
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional sports league that organizes men's soccer competitions in the United States and Canada.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
National Black Bank Foundation
2022-03-10Debt Financing· $25M
2018-06-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Chris Schlosser
Senior Vice President, Emerging Ventures
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Alicia LaPorta
Director of Match Day Operations & Administration
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