Associate Director of Athlete Engagement
Core
Primary relationship owner and operational manager for college and professional athletes, ensuring brand partnership and NIL campaign execution.
Role type
Associate Director of Athlete Engagement
Builds
Athlete brand partnerships and NIL campaigns
Domain
Sports marketing and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) industry
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
athlete relations, talent management, sports marketing, brand partnerships, campaign tracking, deliverable management, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
NIL deal structures, influencer marketing, college/pro athlete experience
Technologies
social media platforms, campaign management tools
Responsibilities
onboarding new athletes, communicating campaign expectations and timelines, tracking deliverables (social posts, appearances, content deadlines), ensuring brand-compliant content submission, coordinating with internal team and brand partners, flagging and escalating missed deadlines
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC