Employment Opportunities

Courtesy of Joe Favorito

**MATTER, Edelman Sports & Entertainment Marketing has an immediate opening for a senior account executive for the New York office. Candidates should have 3-6 years relevant communications experience, a solid grasp of the sports & entertainment media landscape and strong writing and organizational skills. https://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=EDELMAN&cws=1&rid=1164

**US Road Sports is seeking a highly energetic individual to assist in promoting the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon, the 13.1 Marathon® Atlanta and other events as necessary. The Marketing Director will assist the marketing and promotion of these events through creative means at the grassroots level, in the local running community and at events throughout the local areas (as determined in conjunction with the VP of Sales and Marketing and the Race Director). Additionally the Marketing Director will be responsible for prospecting and selling local sponsorships to their assigned events. Please email a cover letter, resume and availability to Steve Obert at nphipps@usroadsports.com.

**The Women’s Sports Foundation (http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/), founded in 1974, is the leader in promoting sports, health and education for girls and women. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the VP, Sponsorship & Marketing is a key member of the senior leadership team and will oversee a staff of four. The primary responsibilities of this position are: corporate sponsorship and marketing (digital, traditional, branding and public relations). This position will also work closely with a national Board of Trustees to achieve the WSF's funding and marketing goals. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, innovative business development or marketing executive able to build and manage a high-performing sponsorship and marketing program. Candidates from the nonprofit or corporate sector will be considered. For full position specification, please visit: http://www.sandlerassociates.org/searches.html.

**Southern Methodist University has an opening for a Manager of Sponsorship Sales for their Athletic Programs…the details are here… With us owning our commercial and marketing rights in-house, this is a wonderful opportunity for someone. https://access.smu.edu/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=1

**Ludus Tours is a travel and hospitality company focused on many of the world’s biggest and best events, including the London Summer Games and FIFA World Cup. They are also among the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies. Ludus is seeking an Account Manager for Aquatics. This role will be responsible for managing existing relationships USA Water Polo, USA Swimming, USA Diving and USA Synchro. Former high-level aquatics athletes are encouraged to apply. The job is fulltime and is based in San Diego. Please send resume and references to jobs@ludustours.com

**The USTA Eastern Section has an immediate opening for a Competition Coordinator position. Duties will be to provide assistance to the Director of Competition and Player Development. In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits: All interested individuals should forward a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: bliss@eastern.usta.com

**The WWE, based in Stamford, Ct., is looking for a Manager or Director of Corporate Communications. The company is based in Stamford CT, but you can split your time and work out of NYC also. Television experience is a plus. Please send your resumes to justine.sacco@wwecorp.com

**There are editorial openings at SportsBusiness Daily. All jobs based in Charlotte, NC. Must have excellent writing and copy editing skills, strong knowledge of the sports business, be familiar and comfortable with news aggregation and comfortable working on multiple deadlines. If interested, send resume to jobs@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

**The new National Collegiate Hockey Conference, which will start play in 2013-14, is seeking a commissioner to work out of their Colorado Springs headquarters. Interested parties with at least ten years experience in sports and business administration should contact kathleenporter@staffordsports.com

**The USGA, based in Far Hills, NJ, is looking for a Manager of Championship Communications. The position will direct overall championship communications efforts, with primary emphasis on the media relations and media center operations at the USGA’s national championships and team events. The job will also have other functions, including coordinating media coverage of the organization throughout the year. The position requires 5-10 years experience in Journalism, media/public relations, writing, event planning skills and golf knowledge required. Interpersonal, problem solving, organizational skills; large and simultaneous project planning and implementation; four-year college degree or higher from an accredited institution, with focus on Communications, Media Relations, or Journalism required; working relationship(s) with media, varied computer skills preferred. Positive attitude and the ability to display consistent initiative that reflects a fresh approach and new ideas. Send info to: mtagliernie@usga.org.

**INTERN WANTED for two U.S. sports federations based in New York with international branches in Europe, South America and Asia. Jack-of-all-trades wanted for handling research, social media, website maintenance and some financial and administrative tasks. Must be tech-savvy; poker and knowledge of mind sports (chess, bridge, checkers, Go) a plus. Great opportunity to get hands-on experience on two exciting start-ups with global reach; possibility of advancement and great contacts. Send CV to ah@us.pokerfed.org