Major League Soccer

Overview The Paid Media Manager will lead strategy and buying around key areas of the MLS business. Operating as an in-house media strategist and buyer, this position will oversee the spending to support League Marketing efforts and offer strategic counsel for Clubs as needed.   The position will suit an out of the box problem solver who is fascinated by the changing nature of the space and how brands connect with audiences and will be a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual who is comfortable working across various initiatives to deliver against fan growth goals. Responsibilities Lead paid media strategy across multiple channels, with primary focus on digital and social media channels. Develop paid plans, help with execution, and manage buys against always-on initiatives and key League Marketing pillars. This includes but is not limited to creative, message, audience targeting and segmentation, flights and budgets....

Overview The Vice President, Consumer Products – Gaming, Collectibles and Emerging Technology will build a new team to lead the strategic product development, marketing, and community management of MLS Centralized NFT marketplace and manage the existing team responsible for MLS gaming and collectibles partnerships. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Marketplace Partner Relationship Management Product Strategy & Economy Design Club Activation and Enablement NFT/Partner Community Management Product Strategy & Economy Design Lead the product development, business strategy, and community management of MLS gaming, collectibles and other emerging consumer products marketplace serving as a thought leader, coach, mentor, and advocate for a high performing team. Partner with Emerging Ventures, Digital Marketing and Technology teams at MLS to integrate consumer product strategy into MLS’...

Overview Position Summary The MLS Consumer Products department is seeking a Director of Licensing Products. The MLS Consumer Products team is responsible for the licensing business, e-commerce, and retailer relationships, supporting on-field equipment needs for MLS clubs and the relationship with Electronic Arts. Video gaming and emerging digital products related to AR, VR, Blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) represent key growth opportunities for the league. The candidate will work closely with the VP of Licensing, Consumer Products in a highly collaborative role including business development and execution of the League’s licensees of consumer products strategy. As part of these responsibilities, the Director will drive the identification, execution, and license management to meet the strategic, commercial, and fan engagement objectives. The Director will be responsible for establishing best practices and developing new partnerships to ensure MLS...

Overview The Director, Community Impact will work directly with the Vice President of Community Impact to develop strategic platforms and national programs aimed at enhancing the MLS brand and raising the visibility of the League, players and clubs. This position supports the creation of programs that target key social causes for fans while leading the execution of Community Impact initiatives and serving as the primary liaison with all MLS clubs. The ideal candidate should have strong executional skills, possess creative thinking to add value in program concepting, have experience with digital, experiential and cause related programs, ability to provide innovative solutions and work collaboratively across various departments within an organization Responsibilities Support the development of strategic plans and lead the day-to-day execution of Community Impact initiatives nationally and locally through the United States and Canada. Lead...

Overview Contract Length: Seasonal with the eligibility for renewal (7 - 11 months) Work Location: Arlington, TX Responsibilities Communication with Venue Medical Director (VMD) regarding potential head injuries. Assisting in the concussion protocol process by providing additional information to Club medical staff through written communication and clipped videos. Be available for a minimum of 40 matches per season. Alert supervisor of any potential injury that requires medical attention. Fill out post-match form for each clipped video/incident or match if no clips were needed. Recognize visual signs of potential head injuries as outlined by MLS. Ability to work nights and weekends based on game day schedules.             Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited...

Overview Major League Soccer is searching for an experienced professional to help build and scale our Technical Digital Asset Management platform, acting as the single point of contact for all technical aspects of our DAM. They must have outstanding communication skills and a keen ability to convey complex technical ideas in easily understood terms to business partners. We're looking for self-motivated individuals who pay great attention to detail, are excellent problem solvers, and can think creatively. Responsibilities Develop and implement strategies, processes, and workflows within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for the effective management and organization of digital assets. Administer the AEM Digital Asset Management (DAM) module, including user access controls, permissions, workflows, and asset lifecycle management. Optimize asset search capabilities within AEM, including configuring search filters, facets, and advanced search...

Overview MLS is seeking an attorney to develop, implement and manage player safeguarding policies and processes for MLS, MLS NEXT PRO and MLS NEXT. The role includes reviewing, revising and updating player safeguarding policies, training programs and reporting guidelines. In addition, the attorney may assist with other compliance matters, including investigations and supporting MLS’s compliance function. Responsibilities Review and manage programs relating to MLS player safety, including policy development, training and education, and response and resolution to ensure league-wide compliance with safeguarding policies. Develop training and education programs for players, coaches, referees, and other participants in the sport. Conduct due diligence and research. Manage intake of allegations of policy violations and conduct investigations, where appropriate. Prepare and develop annual surveys and reports and liaise with...

Overview The Motion Artist & Graphic Designer & will sit within MLS Creative Services. The Creative department is an in-house team – part of the Brand & Integrated Marketing Department – that services all internal constituents of the League, including Clubs and Soccer United Marketing, the commercial and operational subsidiary representing other non-MLS soccer-related properties.   The Motion Artist & Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualization and design of solutions from ideation to completion, with a focus on producing animations and motion graphics in After Effects and HTML 5. Candidate should have strong communication and management skills and understanding of layout, typography and color theory. Some projects are print-based and require knowledge of print design and production. Other projects are for static digital assets such as web banners, social graphics and video slates. Position requires working with both...

Overview Major League Soccer’s Strategy and Business Intelligence group is tasked with supporting strategic decision making and resource allocation across the League – with a focus on driving fan growth, revenue collection, and operating efficiencies – by providing impactful data driven insights, analysis, and recommendations.   The group is seeking a Senior Manager, Fan & Market Insights who will lead the design and management of an online MLS fan panel/community and manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from start to finish.   The ideal candidate has a deep interest and curiosity in consumer behaviors and the analytical background to interpret and develop new insights that will be shared across the organization.   Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Transform enterprise business questions and challenges into fan insights projects/activities via online MLS fan...

Overview The Manager, Events will support the Events team with the planning, project management and production of all MLS events, including MLS All-Star, MLS Cup, Heineken Rivalry Week.   The role will also support the team by leading various media events (e.g., expansion market announcements, press conferences) and community / pro-social events hosted by MLS WORKS and MLS’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Plan and produce MLS public facing events (concerts, interactive fan areas, festivals, media events, community events, panels etc.); coordinating all event details, being responsible for internal alignment and approval processes. Manage programming development across existing and new MLS events. Oversee creative concept integration into all event plans. Handle event contacts, timelines and key documents for public facing events. Develop event overview...

Overview Department Summary The Properties and Events department manages Soccer United Marketing (“SUM”) Property partnerships (U.S. Soccer Federation (“USSF”), Federacion Mexicana de Futbol, CONCACAF, Liga MX, eMLS, and others).  It oversees the development, planning, and execution of Major League Soccer (“MLS”) and SUM platforms in North America, including marquee events like MLS All-Star, CONCACAF Gold Cup, MLS Cup, the Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, MLS Heineken Rivalry Week, eMLS Cup, and Liga MX programming. The group also spearheads organization-wide initiatives, including hospitality/B2B programming, press/media events, department/executive meetings, competition events and the development of new platforms / partnerships for the enterprise. The Events department also supports cross-departmental initiatives including press announcements, department/executive meetings, competition events and strategy...

Overview Reports To Director, Social Media   Position Summary The Manager, Social Media is responsible for helping position Major League Soccer as the most engaging and innovative sports brand in social media. This position will help produce content with MLS photo, video, and editorial teams, and decide how to distribute on @MLS social media channels to help achieve our objectives. This role will help manage the process in which we create and publish content during the week and on matchdays. This role will be key in helping grow the MLS fan base — from the MLS club level to the league level — and supporting all elements of the MLS ecosystem, including our partnership with Apple TV. Responsibilities Plan, create and post content for MLS social media platforms including but not limited to TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook -- on weekdays, evenings and weekends (game, big event, and desk...

Overview Major League Soccer is seeking an entrepreneurial Digital Product Director to drive Fan growth through prospect nurturing, acquisition and retention experiences. This person will collaborate with leadership and the cross functional team to develop vision, short and long-term growth strategies, manage roadmaps and implement best in class processes to deliver impactful web solutions.   The Director will identify growth opportunities and create measurable value for our Fans and our League through three core areas: a) Fan data acquisition, b) product innovation, and c) personalization.   The Director will work closely with the VP and leadership team to promote a culture anchored in data, consumer insights, experimentation and validation. The person in this role will mentor and coach junior product managers in product craft, and position the team to innovate and build inspirational experiences for our Fans.   The candidate will...

Overview About MLS NEXT Pro Launched in 2022 by Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro is a professional men’s soccer league in the United States and Canada that completes the pro player pathway. MLS NEXT Pro continues to grow the game through innovation and diversity, bringing professional soccer to new communities and creating global opportunities both on and off the field.  MLS NEXT Pro enters its second season in 2023 with 27 teams, all affiliated with MLS clubs.  Seven are new to MLS NEXT Pro in 2023: Atlanta United 2, Austin FC II, Crown Legacy FC (Charlotte FC), Huntsville City FC (Nashville SC), LA Galaxy II, Los Angeles Football Club 2 and New York Red Bulls II. Additional MLS-affiliated and independent clubs will join in the years ahead, including Carolina Core FC in 2024 and Cleveland in 2025.  The majority of MLS NEXT Pro matches in 2023 will be available to watch live and on-demand on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app as part of the...