Prosek Partners · 2 days ago
Associate Vice President, Sports Business
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expProsek Partners is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., specializing in financial and professional services. They are seeking an Associate Vice President for their Sports Business Practice to support client strategy, narrative development, media relations, and account management while fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Responsibilities
Support discovery and research to inform messaging and strategic recommendations
Draft narratives, messaging, and thought leadership for executives and brands
Translate business, cultural, and industry trends into compelling storylines
Pitch and secure coverage across business, finance, and sports media
Build and maintain media relationships with relevant reporters and editors
Support media training, briefing docs, interview prep, and speaking opportunities
Lead day-to-day program execution and client deliverables
Manage timelines, workstreams, reporting, and project coordination
Anticipate client needs and recommend proactive ideas and opportunities
Surface cultural and industry moments that create relevance for clients
Contribute to new business research, proposals, and pitch materials
Represent Prosek at events, convenings, and within the broader sports ecosystem
Mentor analysts and associates; foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Model Prosek values: grit, humanity, entrepreneurialism, shared ownership
Embrace and advance AI-enabled workflows to drive quality and efficiency
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of experience in strategic communications, PR, or brand storytelling
Experience in or adjacent to sports strongly preferred (league, team, brand, sponsor, agency)
Strong writer with excellent judgment and an instinct for narrative development
Demonstrated ability to manage programs, lead workstreams, and work directly with senior clients
Proven earned media results with relevant business, finance, and/or sports media
High EQ, service-oriented, and comfortable in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments
Familiar with AI tools and excited to build new approaches into daily work
Preferred
Communications roles at sports leagues, teams, ownership groups, or sponsors
Experience at agencies supporting sports or business-focused clients
Brand, partnership, or storytelling roles within the broader sports ecosystem
Benefits
401(k) employer match: There is no time like the present to prepare for your future!
Premium healthcare plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage: Your health comes first.
Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home - Pick your own schedule.
2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, including birthday PTO: Take time to celebrate, recharge, and reset!
Custom career opportunities: Choose your own adventure!
Company
Prosek Partners
Prosek Partners is a communications consultancy that delivers an unexpected level of passion, creativity and marketing savvy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andy Merrill
Partner
Hal Bienstock
Managing Director
Recent News
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