Associate Director, Sponsorships

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Sponsorships plays a leadership role in managing event sponsorship strategy, execution, and partner relationships. Reporting to senior leadership, this position oversees sponsor management for large-scale events and serves as a primary point of contact for key advertising partners. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration of sponsorship activations while delivering best-in-class client service.

This is a hybrid work position.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sponsorships team on presale strategy, sponsorship acquisition support, and partner ideation

• Serve as the day-to-day lead and trusted contact for key sponsors and top advertisers

• Lead planning, coordination, and onsite execution of sponsor activations

• Anticipate client needs and proactively manage challenges with solution-oriented decision-making

• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to respond to RFPs and develop strategic event proposals and sales materials

• Coordinate with marketing and operations teams to ensure seamless sponsor integration across events and touchpoints

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelors degree preferred in marketing, communications, or related field; equivalent experience considered

Experience:
7+ years of experience in event marketing, sponsorship management, or special events, preferably in media, agency, or publishing environments

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of experiential marketing and event production processes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage senior-level stakeholders

• Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills

• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure

• Collaborative and self-directed work style

• Flexible schedule with ability to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed