Extern, Global Event & Business Strategy

The NFL is seeking an extern to work closely with senior leadership to help set the strategy for the NFL Events & International business units. This person will be responsible for quantitative and strategic analysis in support of major NFL tentpole events (Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, Draft, Combine, Kickoff, International games, etc.), international markets and functional areas (Media, Consumer Products, Sponsorship) to further key objectives.

This position requires an analytical and entrepreneurial mindset, superior attention to detail, strong project management skills, demonstrated communication tools, ability to build relationships with stakeholders, and be ready to meet multiple time-sensitive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Help execute strategic analysis to drive evolution of existing events and develop platforms to fuel new business and revenue opportunities across the Events & International businesses
• Work across Events, International, and broader League Office to help develop multi-year business plans, including strategic priorities and investment decisions across key initiatives
• Conduct relevant market research, organize findings, and create analyses to support strategic direction/recommendations
• Gather input from internal and external groups in order to create comprehensive documents for senior leadership after major events/initiatives are completed
• Prepare strategic presentations and written memos to Events leadership for variety of uses including ownership and committee meetings
• Work closely with Corporate Strategy and Finance teams to track, forecast, and communicate financials, KPIs, and other metrics
• Other ad hoc strategic projects, as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly forge relationships in professional settings
• Extensive experience in Excel, including ability to manipulate data quickly with flexible setups
• Understanding of content and content creation a plus (though not necessary)
• Active consumer of both traditional and digital media content; active fan of spectator sports with an ability to relate to the user experience of sports fans
• An ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail while thinking strategically
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Preferred at least 18-24+ months of professional experience in management consulting

Expected Hours of Work

This is a temporary full-time role for 6 months

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.