Ideation Coordinator

IDEATION COORDINATOR

New York, New York

(Hybrid)

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for an Ideation Coordinator to join our team in New York City.

The Ideation Coordinator, Playfly Creates will play a key role in supporting the creative direction and development of sales materials and creative projects across all Playfly business units. This individual will be responsible for ideating innovative marketing solutions that drive revenue and enhance fan engagement. Acting as a critical liaison within the Playfly Creates team, the Ideation Coordinator will connect internal stakeholders with design, creative activation, and insights to deliver tailored solutions for each unique project.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, cross-functional team player with strong technical and strategic expertise in sports media sales and/or corporate partnerships. The ability to think creatively, manage projects, and engage with diverse stakeholders is essential for success in this position.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Create and update presentation decks using data and research to support sales and marketing initiatives
• Collaborate across teams to develop innovative marketing strategies that drive revenue for Playfly business units ideas in response to external and internal client requests
• Integrate research, data analysis, and expanding commercial inventory to support strategic partnership initiatives and business verticals
• Ensure partnership initiatives are aligned with overarching goals and deliver tangible value for stakeholders
• Support project leads from conception through deployment by managing resources, logistics and approvals to meet deadlines with successful delivery
• Serve as a liaison between sales, design, creative activation, and data teams to ensure seamless collaboration
• Develop a strong understanding of the marketplace and advertiser/sponsor/category nuances to ensure Playfly’s capabilities can be marketed to potential clients
• Provide timely and concise updates to all parties on project timelines
• Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1-3 years of experience in sports marketing, corporate partnerships, creative project management, or a similar role within a marketing or media environment with a focus on creating and implementing innovative marketing solutions that drive revenue
• Experience with creative activation, collaborating across teams (sales, design, data, and strategy) to deliver compelling marketing campaigns and presentations
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
• Strong understanding of the sports landscape and how to leverage sports assets and data to create effective marketing strategies that enhance fan engagement and maximize revenue
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, providing innovative solutions to meet client needs and business objectives
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all project deliverables, including presentation decks, marketing materials, and project timelines
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot challenges that arise during the creative process and find solutions that keep projects on track
• Experience in project management software, Monday.com or similar system preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Power Point, Word, Excel, and Outlook

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role will take place in quiet office setting
• Minimal travel may be required for company-wide meetings

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this role is $50,000 to $52,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.