Sr. Associate, Media Services

rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency. Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sports, we provide our clients with a full-service marketing approach, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and data & insights.

At rEvolution, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning business-building marketing, strategic consulting and media programs for our brand clients that are widely recognized throughout the global sports industry.

rEvolution is seeking an Senior Associate, Media Services to join our growing sports marketing agency, supporting Media Consulting for our clients. In this role, reporting to the team lead, you will serve as the day-to-day contact between media clients/agencies and networks. You’ll develop and maintain media plans for clients by ensuring deliverables are met and that they align with client goals and objectives.

You Will:

• Be the day-to-day point of contact between media clients and networks
• Handle day-to-day stewarding
• Plan and maintain schedules
• Handle traffic instructions and spot delivery to partner networks
• Manage and communicate change-orders as they arise throughout the season
• Manage assets and mockup approvals for features and billboards
• Instruct networks on clients’ needs
• Ensure specs are met
• Ensure goals and needs are met based on client parameters
• Ensure proper campaign launches run without errors
• Manage all orders directly with network partners (ESPN, CBS, etc.)
• Compile end of campaign reports to clients through end of season post documentation
• Manage partner game ticket requests – sourcing and executing ticketing delivery
• Confidently handle phone calls with networks and partners as needed
• Track weekly affidavit reports ensuring all inventory is running as scheduled

You Have:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a linear-media focused capacity, preferably on the network side
• Bachelor’s degree in media, marketing, communications, sports business or a related field
• Proficiency in written communication and math.
• Knowledge of the college football and basketball conferences.
• Proactive approach, adaptability and the capability to change priorities quickly
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

This hybrid role is based in our fabulous Chicago office

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $65K, and the position is eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus. 

Compensation packages are based on unique factors for each specific candidate including skillset, depth of experience, business needs, parity with other team members, and applicable certifications, among other job-related considerations. rEvolution offers a robust benefits package, highlighted below. For more information, visit our career page.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Flexible time off policy
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

rEvolution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.