Blueprint Sports powers the industry's leading name, image, and likeness NIL collectives for alumni, supporters, and businesses around student-athletes at their favorite universities.
Does the opportunity to help change the lives of deserving student-athletes while working in the fast-paced college athletics industry appeal to you? If so, join our growing team and lead the events and activations with student-athletes at one of our properties.
Arkansas Edge is the official Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collective supporting 465-plus student-athletes at the University of Arkansas. Supporters, fans, and alumni who support Arkansas Edge are pledging to maximize opportunities for student-athletes to build their brands and engage with the community. There are various ways to get involved, including corporate partnerships, memberships, and charitable contributions.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Marketing & Events – Work with the Blueprint Sports national marketing and communications team on the planning and executing in-game, around-town, and national media strategies. Plan and manage engaging events in the community to promote the collective and attract new supporters.
Student-Athlete Recruitment Onboarding - Identify and sign-up student-athletes to the platform so that they may opt into NIL deals.
Student-Athlete Engagements - Plan, organize, attend, and manage all successful engagements and events with student- athletes. Helps prepare and communicate the proper documentation for Student-Athletes and the University/College compliance office.
Student-Athlete Customer Service - Offer 24/7 service while managing expectations with the student-athletes, the advisory board, key community supporters, brands, businesses, and the compliance office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university
At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience in account management, sports sponsorships, college athletics and/or professional sports business experience
Demonstrated understanding of Name, Image, and Likeness as it relates to the collegiate athletics space
Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills
Conscientious attention to detail, proactive and self-motivated
Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-level results
Ability to travel and work nights/weekends as needed
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite(s), Canva, and all applicable social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)
Role is located in or near Fayetteville, AR
For more information, contact Daniel P. Rossetti @ dan@ascension-sports.net
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