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The Overwatch League is seeking a star brand manager who is passionate about implementing large-scale marketing campaigns that foster loyal, engaged fans. The person in this role will work closely with the Director of Brand Marketing to help build world-class marketing programs that establish the League as the premier global professional esports experience. The brand manager will be the steward of the Overwatch League brand and will help to manage the look and feel of the Overwatch League with franchise owners, broadcasters and other external partners. He or she will manage the day-to-day interactions with creative partners, including advertising and production agencies, strategic brand partners, and internal Blizzard creative and publishing groups.

In addition to acting as the steward of the brand for the League, this person will serve as the League marketing liaison for the 20 global teams by advising and partnering with teams on their local marketing and fan engagement efforts. He or she will partner with the marketing leads at the teams to collect feedback, deliver best practices, and fulfill marketing-related requests, including any local team and/or brand activations.

This position is based in Irvine, CA and will report to the Director, Brand Marketing for the Overwatch League, and will grow to have one to two direct reports focused on brand marketing.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Director of Marketing to formulate the global brand strategy for Overwatch League. Work with internal Blizzard marketing teams around the world in the customization and local execution of these plans.
  • Spearhead, review and approve all branding, including creative developed internally, from sponsors, network partners, and regional offices.
  • Manage the relationship with creative partners including advertising agencies and internal creative services and content groups.
  • Manage media strategy and direct our media partners in the execution, evaluation, and optimization of those strategies against target objectives.
  • Develop and execute promotional programs to increase fan engagement and viewership, while monitoring budget and maintaining alignment with brand positioning.
  • Project-manage all brand marketing initiatives, ensuring deliverables are executed on time, on strategy, with required approvals.
  • Oversee local marketing efforts for the Overwatch League’s professional teams. Partner with the marketing leads at the teams to collect feedback, deliver best practices, and fulfill marketing-related requests.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, advertising, communications, or related field
  • Minimum five years’ experience in consumer brand marketing and/or agency experience, ideally in professional sports, entertainment, technology, or lifestyle industries
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills
  • Experience launching marketing and advertising campaigns for global consumer and lifestyle brands
  • Excellent written and verbal business communications skills
  • Strong brand marketing, creative, and executional capabilities
  • Able to thrive in a heavily cross-functional environment

Pluses

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration
  • Experience working for or with traditional professional sports leagues/teams
  • Experience working at an advertising or experiential agency

Required Application Materials

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter which should include:
    • Why you are interested in working at the Overwatch League
    • What qualifies you for this role

**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.