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