Associate, Player Relations (External Agency Staff)

The Player Relations Associate will assist the Sr. Manager, Player Relations and the Sr. Director, Player Relations in building a strong partnership with the entire football community with a focus on marketing and branding opportunities for both players and Legends. The associate will also play a pivotal role in the player procurement process and execution of all player appearances for the League.   

Responsibilities:

• Player procurement and appearance management
  • Management of all player contracts for 1,000+ annual appearances
  • Liaison between NFL Legal, Finance, players and marketing reps for any contract edits
  • Collaborate with all internal NFL departments that book players to ensure the best players are selected and all contractual elements are executed correctly
  • Management of all appearance tracking documents and reporting including department metrics and fee trackers
  • Management of the Player Procurement System including liaising with NFL IT
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders that support the player partnership
  • Act as the point of contact for the NFLPA Player Services team as it relates to player appearance contracts and creative approvals
  • Management of the quarterly NFL Agents Meeting which disseminates pertinent detail to key marketing representatives
  • Represent the Player Relations team in internal meetings that include player involvement in events or activations
• Assist with all player brand building and marketing opportunities
  • Assist with league wide NFL marketing initiatives that effect the larger player population including My Cause My Cleats and the NFL Heritage Program
  • Collaborate with the Player Communications and Marketing team on content opportunities involving players or Legends
  • Management of the Player Office Visit program for all players and Legends
  • Manage the process for all group licensing creative approvals across the League to ensure guidelines are followed and player rights are protected
  • Review, track, and route all print, video, online promotions, enhancements and vignettes featuring active NFL players to the NFLPA for necessary approvals
• Support the overall player experience and event activation
• Manage the logistics tied to executing player appearances or activations and any support staff or vendors (i.e., Carey Cars, rotational staff, AMEX, etc.)
• Management of specific groups at tent pole events to ensure they receive a best-in-class experience (i.e. Pro Bowl Roster, NFL Draft Prospects, WPMOY at Super Bowl, etc.)
• Provides overall support to NFL Legends Community as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Experience working in the sports industry and/or client management preferred

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• General knowledge of football and NFL players/teams
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player
• Ability to collaborate with internal groups and external partners
• Ability to manage others with different interests and skill sets
• Maintain autonomy on select projects and integrate internal parties where necessary

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• This position is required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and may require overtime work on select weekends and holidays.
• This position will require travel 40% of the year including all major NFL events, select player appearances and commercial shoots
• This position may require standing for long periods of time and heavy lifting at NFL events
• This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. 

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset