Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
This individual will be responsible for providing support for key sport sponsorships across multiple verticals (including sports, culinary, cause and influencer marketing).
The role will assist in making our sponsorships a success by coordinating and collaborating across the organization, with American's sports agency of record and with our partners
This job is a part of the Global Engagement and Marketing team, responsible for global sponsorships and activations within our Global Engagement group.
What you'll do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
Support in the planning and execution of brand sponsorships and activations
Collaborate with multiple internal departments, external partners and our agency of record to drive positive brand perception, preference and loyalty
Support activations that creatively blend the established brand presence of our partners with American's
Champion the brand's tone of voice in all marketing assets, including copy and creative
Take ownership of tasks/projects and proactively communicate next steps, timelines and potential issues to appropriate stakeholders - including during ambiguous situations
Project manage sponsorship-related campaigns from start to finish and develop ongoing results reporting
Act with urgency and model sound strategic judgement to others including department and company leadership
Develop critical thinking skills by demonstrating the ability to anticipate major issues/obstacles
Make a positive impact on the team, maintain optimistic can-do attitude even when plans change
Ability to work outside traditional office hours including evenings and weekends as needed
Other tasks, as assigned
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Advertising or related area or equivalent experience/training
2+ year of relevant experience
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Experience in partnerships, sports marketing, sponsorships, and/or events with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Prior experience working with outside agencies
Knowledge and experience with planning and executing large-scale events and activations
Prior project management experience
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
Creative, visual thinking skills with an ability to think "outside the box"
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, under tight deadlines and with excellence
Strong communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels within the organization
Some analytical and budgeting experience, with a desire to expand skills in this area
Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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