Description

Job Summary
The Associate Director, Sponsorships plays a leadership role in managing event sponsorship strategy, execution, and partner relationships. Reporting to senior leadership, this position oversees sponsor management for large-scale events and serves as a primary point of contact for key advertising partners. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration of sponsorship activations while delivering best-in-class client service.

This is a hybrid work position.

 
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Sponsorships team on presale strategy, sponsorship acquisition support, and partner ideation
Serve as the day-to-day lead and trusted contact for key sponsors and top advertisers
Lead planning, coordination, and onsite execution of sponsor activations
Anticipate client needs and proactively manage challenges with solution-oriented decision-making
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to respond to RFPs and develop strategic event proposals and sales materials
Coordinate with marketing and operations teams to ensure seamless sponsor integration across events and touchpoints
 

Requirements

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, communications, or related field; equivalent experience considered

Experience:
7+ years of experience in event marketing, sponsorship management, or special events, preferably in media, agency, or publishing environments

Skills & Abilities:

Strong understanding of experiential marketing and event production processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage senior-level stakeholders
Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills
Highly organized with strong project management capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
Collaborative and self-directed work style
Flexible schedule with ability to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed