21 leadership management jobs found in New York, NY

The Premier League’s digital media business plays a vital role in helping grow the global reach of our competition, driving acquisition and increasing engagement among football and sports fans, in order to act as a meaningful global promotional vehicle for our member Clubs, broadcast licensees and commercial brand partners. The Premier League digital media and audience development team aim to drive significant growth in audience reach, engagement, breadth, and depth across an earned, operated, owned and direct set of audiences, while also dedicating particular focus to the three key strategic markets of the U.S., India and China. This exciting new role in our digital media and audience development team will support on opportunities to grow and broaden the Premier League’s U.S. audience across multiple platforms and fan development efforts, resulting in stronger and deeper fan engagement. Functionally, this role will report into the global Head of...

JOB TITLE:  Manager, Communications DEPARTMENT:  Communications REPORTING TO:  Senior Manager, Communications LOCATION:  Manhattan (New York, NY)   POSITION OVERVIEW:   The Manager, Communications position fills a pivotal role within New York City FC. The Manager will help uphold and sustain the reputation and public perception of the Club by providing strategic advice, managing communications campaigns, and garnering positive earned media. In consultation with New York City FC’s Senior Manager, Communications, this Manager will help execute the non-football portions of the department’s communications plan.   WHAT YOU’LL DO: This scope of work is organized around strategic and tactical activities for non-soccer specific areas of internal and external communications for New York City FC, divided into the following areas of responsibility:   1) Corporate Communications...

Overview The Manager, CRM & Digital Campaigns is a key supporting role on the Digital Marketing team, helping bring to life CRM campaigns across email, push, and digital channels. This role is hands-on in Salesforce Marketing Cloud and OneSignal, while also serving as a collaborative partner to other Marketing functions including the Paid Media, Brand, and Content teams.   We’re looking for someone who thrives in the details, solves problems proactively, and brings a positive, team-first attitude to every project. Bonus points if you have experience working in sports or soccer—or just love the game. Responsibilities CRM Campaign Management Build, QA, and launch campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud based on strategic briefs, using audience segmentation and dynamic content. Execute and optimize in-app, push, and SMS notifications using OneSignal within the MLS app. Manage timelines, creative approvals, and stakeholder feedback with...

Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director to drive the development and execution of transformative data strategies that enhance club operations and revenue drivers, including marketing, ticketing, sponsorship, food & beverage, MLS Season Pass subscriptions, and more. This role will guide clubs in adopting best practices, improving data maturity, and elevating their operational capabilities to execute multi-channel fan journeys and marketing campaigns. With deep expertise in CRM systems and the ability to lead the League’s Next-Gen Fan Growth and Engagement Initiative in the Club Performance Group, the Director will be instrumental in positioning Major League Soccer Club’s as leaders in fan engagement and monetization.   Responsibilities Club Performance Enhancement Provide expert guidance to clubs in improving data, CRM, fan journeys, and operational capabilities to create actionable insights based on the 2024 fan data...

Overview The Partner Media Management team manages the commercialization strategy and execution of media sponsorship and advertising efforts for MLS & SUM properties. As a department, PMM plays an important role in helping the larger MLS/SUM organization to articulate the value proposition of assets across owned, operated and distributed media channels to both internal and external stakeholders, ultimately driving value for the enterprise, official marketing partners and broadcast/distribution media partners.   The Manager, Business Operations will assist in the development of our monetization strategy for fan data driven advertising and sponsorship initiatives while being responsible for paid sponsorship extensions across social platforms, packaging digital commercial opportunities, and providing digital insights and narratives for our official marketing partners.    Responsibilities Identify marketplace trends in the consumer data and social...

Overview The Director of Matchday Operations and Administration will lead in the day-to-day administration of the Matchday Operations department. The role will actively ensure that all MLS Clubs are properly educated in League Policy and will effectively manage Matchday for all MLS Clubs supporting Matchday Control.  Additionally, this role will oversee the operational execution of ancillary events including, MexTour, Leagues Cup, and MLS-owned Events.   Responsibilities Serve as a primary liaison with MLS Operations and club and stadium operations on all key policies. Examples policy Includes but not limited to Matchday Operations manual, Venue Design Standards, and other corresponding matchday manuals. Liaise with selected host venues and operators, governing bodies and external stakeholders to ensure all stadium and match operations requirements are met. Lead a small, high-impact team, fostering a culture of accountability, support and continuous...

Overview The Events & Hospitality Department oversees the strategic development, planning and execution of hundreds of events for Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing each year, including marquee events like MLS All-Star Week, MLS Cup, MLS NEXT tournament events, Leagues Cup, the Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, Concacaf tournaments, MLS Rivalry Week, Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup, and dozens of other SUM/international property events. Annually, the Events Team also manages cross-departmental initiatives including hospitality/B2B programming, press announcements, department/executive meetings, competition events and other strategic projects for the Enterprise.   Position Summary The Director, Hotels & Meetings will lead the planning and successful execution of dozens MLS/SUM meetings and event hotel contracts for the Enterprise, including the RFP and contracting process for more than 100 programs annually. Marquee events include MLS All-Star,...

Overview Major League Soccer is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead all aspects of its enterprise information security strategy. The CISO will manage and develop strategies that protect our physical and digital information assets, application and product portfolios, along with our infrastructure and computing environments. This role will collaborate with other leaders in the organization, including Technology, Legal and Finance to define standards, governance and the overall Information security and risk management posture for the enterprise.    Responsibilities for this role include defining and implementing security policies and frameworks, leading security incident response, guiding the information security team, ensuring the privacy and security of consumer data, and establishing compliance with relevant legislation such as PCI, GDPR, and CCRA. They will also be involved in the selection of 3rd party security vendors,...

Overview The Director of Communications for Leagues Cup is a fully bilingual media relations professional (English & Spanish) focused on earning media coverage and publicity for Leagues Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as internationally, based on the overall marketing and brand message, creating the plan and policies for media operations for the tournament, and working with MLS and LIGA MX communications teams and all participating clubs. This role plays an important part in the internal communications within the Leagues Cup team.  The individual must have strong communications skills and a proven track record of creatively selling ideas and concepts resulting in story placements and media coverage. The position is based in New York City.  Responsibilities Works with Executive Director and marketing mix to create the communications strategy for Leagues Cup Coordinates the implementation of the communications strategy Leads feature...

Overview Major League Soccer’s Business Insights & Analytics is a centralized analytics function, supporting the league by aligning long and short-term strategy with data and providing impactful data driven insights, analysis, and recommendations.    The group is seeking a new Director who will develop and oversee reporting and analytics for MLS Season Pass, MLS’s new partnership with Apple, and live matches on Linear TV across all MLS & SUM properties.  This includes viewership, subscriber health (forecasts, conversion, retention, etc.), and subscriber LTV.  We are looking for a Sr. Manager that is highly curious, motivated, and analytical, while also able to distill clarity from complexity, with an entrepreneurial desire to innovate.   Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Subject matter expert in streaming and linear content performance, taking end-to-end ownership of the...

Overview In this position, the Senior Manager, Talent Development will work closely with the Senior Director, Talent Development to execute a learning strategy that enhances the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of MLS/SUM employees. The Senior Manager will help increase employee engagement, promote our core values, and enable our employees to add value and drive competitive advantage across the organization. Responsibilities Design new and update existing employee development programs using a blend of eLearning, instructor-led and virtual delivery methods. Facilitate leadership and professional development training sessions. Support the performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews and year-end review trainings. Help drive employee engagement across the organization by developing and managing programs that motivate and inspire employees. Collaborate with vendors to manage, promote, and report upon...

Overview 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 coverage required). Collaborate on the content calendar and...

Overview The Manager, Partnership Marketing will manage the day-to-day execution of all activities within assigned Partner Accounts along with other departmental projects as needed.  As the key account stakeholder, the Manager will be responsible for delivering the highest level of client service while ensuring that effective activation programs are executed effectively.  The Manager will have a thorough understanding of their clients’ business goals and SUM’s larger business strategy and will apply data/insights to grow the business.  Responsibilities Primary stakeholder for day-to-day contact and account management with clients: Lead weekly calls (includes creating agendas and providing recap notes) Facilitate workstreams with internal departments Provide strategic counsel to partners Identify and deliver solutions to partner issues Oversight of asset delivery, tracking, and recapping (i.e. player appearances, tickets, etc.)...

Overview Major League Soccer is entering a defining era of growth, momentum, and global relevance. As we build toward 2026 and beyond, we are seeking a Senior Director of Brand Campaigns & Earned Media to lead the development and execution of high-impact brand campaign for 2026 and beyond that elevates the league’s visibility, cultural relevance, and emotional resonance with fans.   This is a pivotal leadership role for a strategic brand builder and marketing operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the power of storytelling, and knows how to move seamlessly from insight to execution across internal and external teams.  This position will have the opportunity to shape the next era of soccer in North America. As MLS accelerates toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a new generation of fans, their leadership will help define how the league is seen, felt, and loved. Responsibilities Brand & Campaign Leadership Lead...

Overview As a key member of the Premium Content Partnerships team, this position will help drive new revenue opportunities for SUM properties while expanding the reach and visibility of MLS globally. This excellent communicator will build and maintain partnerships with networks, streaming services, digital publishers and production companies to establish strong relationships in the marketplace and ensure MLS is part of the global soccer conversation. In addition, this role will ensure seamless operational oversight of key department functions from creation of sales collateral to asset delivery efficiencies to assisting with bookkeeping.    Responsibilities Identify strategic content partners and negotiate new digital rights deals domestically and internationally. Oversee footage licensing and access for the league, including receiving requests, negotiating terms and working with internal partners to execute licensing agreements, deliver assets, and...

Overview The Manager, Operations and Security focuses on aiding all aspects of match day operations League-wide, including but not limited to match operations and stadium operations. In addition, they will assist in the planning, coordination, and logistics of league special competitions, such as international matches and/or tournaments.     Responsibilities Foster relationships with each member club's Operational and Administrative leadership/primary points of contact. Directly liaise with Club operations and security staff on League policies Assist with onboarding of new Clubs into the League. Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with clubs. Assist in the League schedule change process. Coordinate match notices and referee assignments with various internal and external stakeholders. Manage weekly club submissions Post Match Safety Reports. Manage weekly internal League...

About Hinchliffe Sports Partners Hinchliffe Sports Partners is a dynamic and innovative sports organization committed to building world-class soccer teams. We are excited to announce the launch of our men's team in USL League One in 2026 and our women's team in 2027 (league to be determined). We are seeking a passionate and experienced  Director of Merchandise & Licensing  to lead our merchandise and licensing operations.   Job Description The Director of Merchandise & Licensing is responsible for maximizing revenue through merchandise sales, developing the brand through strategic licensing partnerships, and delivering an exceptional fan retail experience both in-stadium and online. This role will also oversee the Club’s third-party retail partners and league licensees, ensuring all merchandise and promotional items align with brand standards. The ideal candidate brings a blend of retail expertise, brand management and experience working...

About Long Island Soccer Club: Long Island Soccer Club is a premier youth development organization committed to excellence on and off the field. As a nationally recognized club with a clear player pathway, including participation in MLS NEXT, our focus is on long-term athlete development, integrity, and building future leaders through the sport of soccer. Position Summary: The MLS NEXT Head Coach is responsible for leading one of LISC’s elite boys teams within the MLS NEXT platform. This role includes planning and executing high-level training sessions, managing player development in line with LISC’s game model, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring alignment with the club’s technical framework and long-term development philosophy. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all aspects of a designated MLS NEXT team (U13–U19). Plan and deliver high-level training sessions in alignment with LISC’s...

NJ/NY Gotham FC (“Gotham FC” or “the Club”) is a National Women’s Soccer League (“NWSL”) team representing New Jersey and New York. The team plays at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. The Role: Gotham FC is seeking an Assistant General Manager position, under the supervision of the General Manager. This staff member will work closely with the General Manager and Head Coach to accomplish team, sporting, and business objectives. This position involves the ability to maintain a schedule in line with a sports team, including weekends and nights.    Key Responsibilities: Support General Manager on club matters, including team makeup, trades and draft, salary cap, and player contracts.  Manage team salary cap and ensure effective management and delivery of player contractual obligations. Negotiate contracts with player representation and ensure their fulfillment. Take the lead in working with the...

Overview As a Director, Broadcast Graphic Design, you will be responsible for managing MLS Productions broadcast graphics projects with IMG, AE Live and Apple. As well as helping maintain and enforce MLS and MLS Season Pass brand guides, offer art direction third-party graphic designers, and creating images or motion graphics in studio shows on your own. The Director, Broadcast Graphic Design also must help manage matchday operations.   Responsibilities Primary point of contact for creating broadcast graphics solutions; including creating images or motion graphics solutions for MLS Productions shows. Create and maintain project plans for broadcast graphics with IMG, AE Live, and Apple. Create meeting agendas and run meetings with IMG, AE Live, and Apple. Offer art direction for images and motion graphics airing in MLS Productions shows. Assist with matchday broadcast graphics operations on select midweek evenings and weekends.  ...