Associate, Player Social Marketing & Activations

The NFL is currently seeking an Associate to join our Player Social Marketing team. This individual will be responsible for supporting Player Social strategy efforts, including content distribution on game days, identifying and coordinating social opportunities for players, and serving as a liaison for players, their reps, and internal teams. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of and passion for the National Football League, its member Clubs and Players, and social media. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position will require collaboration, creative and analytical skills along with the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced, non-stop environment.

This is a long term contract position with the NFL. 

Responsibilities:

• Identify and distribute relevant and engaging photo and video content to players, with a heavy focus around game day - working Sundays, Monday Night Football, and Thursday Night Football in-office
• Help service NFL agents and player marketing reps to support any and all social media requests and maximize opportunity for League partnership
• Support team ideating content opportunities for players around internal initiatives and marketing priorities including Flag, Cause Initiatives (MCMC, Salute to Service, etc), and more.
• Help manage communication between the Player Social team and the NFL Social Media Programming and LCC teams
• Work with a team of digital content creators to help produce original social and digital content to be distributed to players and across the NFL ecosystem
• Help create content calendars and recommend best practices for players around the League
• Support both in a remote and in-person capacity, with player activations at tentpole events (Combine, Draft, Pro Bowl Games, Super Bowl).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of the current landscape of the NFL and its players
• Basic knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, After Effects, and Lightroom

Preferred Qualifications:

• ​​Optimal to have pre-existing relationships with key NFL players and / or representatives
• 1-2 years’ experience in social media, preferably within the in sports or entertainment industry
• Strong understanding of social media platforms including, but not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok

Other Key Attributes / Talent Characteristics:

• Ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment 
• Passion for youth culture & technology
• Self-starter with a positive attitude to work collaboratively with others both internally and externally
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, select holidays, and weekends

Travel:

Limited. Estimated 10% of the year, during peak tentpole season.

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours five days per week in our NFL office, with occasional overtime and weekend requirements.

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset