Sports Marketing Manager Jobs
Sports Marketing Manager jobs are open across professional sports leagues, athletic brands, media rights, and sponsorship agencies, with specializations in brand partnerships, fan engagement, and digital campaign management, at every level from coordinator to director. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist
Location: Clayton, MO
Salary: $72,200 - $89,100
Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday
Focus: The Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist leads key aspects of media relations and shooting sports marketing for Winchester Ammunition and associated brands. The position is responsible for cultivating strong media and industry relationships, managing shooting sports partnerships, and promoting products and brand initiatives across all communication channels.
Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist Essential Functions:
- Manage on‑site execution at shooting events, consumer trade shows, and retail partner activations, including setup, branded gear management, inventory handling, and customer interaction.
- Coordinate logistics for event travel, gear preparation, shipping, onsite merchandising, and post‑event reporting.
- Assist with capturing content (basic photos, reels, short interviews) for social and marketing teams
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with print, digital, and influencer media to maximize product and brand visibility.
- Support planning, scheduling, and logistics for media events, ensuring alignment with annual product‑sales cycles.
- Write and distribute product and sponsorship press releases; ensure timely follow‑up with media contacts.
- Track editorial coverage tied to media investments and drive increased exposure across all product lines.
- Oversee shooting sports sponsorship logistics and contract fulfillment with key organizational partners, including Team Winchester and Team White Flyer.
- Support shooting sports marketing plans in alignment with sales and product management, with emphasis on shotgun sports (ATA, SCTP, NSCA) and expanding rifle/pistol initiatives.
- Serve as the primary marketing contact for programs such as the Elite Range Program, VIP purchase programs, and Winchester Co-op for retail partners.
- Provide content support for the Winchester website and communications related to NILO and Shooting Sports Facilities.
Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree*; Marketing, Business Management, Communications, or related field preferred.
- Minimum three years of marketing or business experience, with media relations and shooting sports or comparable industries such as outdoor recreation, motorsports, or lifestyle industry involvement.
- Existing relationships within the shooting sports industry and editorial community preferred.
- Hunting and/or shooting experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and relevant software tools (Adobe Suite - simple edits).
- SAP Experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage high‑volume workloads, adapt to shifting priorities, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong creative thinking, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 20%.
Location-Specific Requirements:
- This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
Strong Careers Grow Here
Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.
View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.
- Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#Winchester
Title: Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist
Location: Clayton, MO
Salary: $72,200 - $89,100
Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday
Focus: The Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist leads key aspects of media relations and shooting sports marketing for Winchester Ammunition and associated brands. The position is responsible for cultivating strong media and industry relationships, managing shooting sports partnerships, and promoting products and brand initiatives across all communication channels.
Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist Essential Functions:
- Manage on‑site execution at shooting events, consumer trade shows, and retail partner activations, including setup, branded gear management, inventory handling, and customer interaction.
- Coordinate logistics for event travel, gear preparation, shipping, onsite merchandising, and post‑event reporting.
- Assist with capturing content (basic photos, reels, short interviews) for social and marketing teams
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with print, digital, and influencer media to maximize product and brand visibility.
- Support planning, scheduling, and logistics for media events, ensuring alignment with annual product‑sales cycles.
- Write and distribute product and sponsorship press releases; ensure timely follow‑up with media contacts.
- Track editorial coverage tied to media investments and drive increased exposure across all product lines.
- Oversee shooting sports sponsorship logistics and contract fulfillment with key organizational partners, including Team Winchester and Team White Flyer.
- Support shooting sports marketing plans in alignment with sales and product management, with emphasis on shotgun sports (ATA, SCTP, NSCA) and expanding rifle/pistol initiatives.
- Serve as the primary marketing contact for programs such as the Elite Range Program, VIP purchase programs, and Winchester Co-op for retail partners.
- Provide content support for the Winchester website and communications related to NILO and Shooting Sports Facilities.
Media and Shooting Sports Marketing Specialist Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree*; Marketing, Business Management, Communications, or related field preferred.
- Minimum three years of marketing or business experience, with media relations and shooting sports or comparable industries such as outdoor recreation, motorsports, or lifestyle industry involvement.
- Existing relationships within the shooting sports industry and editorial community preferred.
- Hunting and/or shooting experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and relevant software tools (Adobe Suite - simple edits).
- SAP Experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage high‑volume workloads, adapt to shifting priorities, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong creative thinking, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 20%.
Location-Specific Requirements:
- This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
Strong Careers Grow Here
Rooted in our corporate values, Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.
View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package
Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.
- Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.
Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sports marketing manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, sports management, communications, or a related field
- Experience developing and executing sponsorship activation and partnership marketing programs
- Proficiency with social media platforms and digital marketing analytics tools
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-channel campaigns across live events and digital channels
- Strong project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and marketing automation software for fan or customer engagement
Tips for Your Sports Marketing Manager Job Search
Quantify campaign and sponsorship results
Sports marketing resumes that land interviews show measurable outcomes: activation attendance lifts, social impressions from gameday content, or sponsorship renewal rates. Swap vague verbs like 'managed' for specific numbers tied to events, seasons, or brand deals.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sports marketing manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to league or league-adjacent roles
A resume targeting a pro franchise reads differently than one for an athletic apparel brand or agency. Highlight rights-holder experience for teams, and cross-category brand activation work for agency or brand-side roles, recruiters notice the distinction quickly.
Build a portfolio around live event activations
Screenshot decks, recap videos, and post-event reports from activations you ran are stronger than a list of responsibilities. Even student or volunteer event work translates if you frame the objective, what you executed, and the result.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Hiring managers in sports marketing frequently ask you to pitch a sponsorship package on the spot or walk through how you would handle a game-day campaign crisis. Practice walking through real examples you owned, not hypotheticals, with a clear decision and outcome.
Negotiate based on market timing and season cycles
Sports organizations often open roles right before a season or after a sponsorship renewal cycle. Knowing where a team or brand sits in its fiscal calendar gives you context for why a role opened and strengthens your position when discussing start dates and scope.
Sports Marketing Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sports marketing managers?
The companies hiring the most sports marketing managers right now include Apple, Amazon, and NBCUniversal, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Franchise organizations, athletic brands, and sports media companies consistently represent the largest share of postings.
How many sports marketing manager jobs are remote?
About 100% of sports marketing manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by function. Digital marketing, content strategy, and sponsorship sales roles within sports organizations are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while activation-heavy and event-focused roles typically require on-site presence during game days and campaign launches.
How do you become a sports marketing manager?
Start with a degree in marketing, sports management, or communications, then build hands-on experience through internships with teams, agencies, or athletic brands. Focus on developing skills in sponsorship activation, event execution, and digital campaign management. Moving from coordinator or specialist roles into a manager title typically requires owning a campaign or partnership end to end and demonstrating measurable results.
Can you get hired as a sports marketing manager without direct experience?
Yes, especially if you can show transferable work from adjacent areas. Candidates who have managed brand activations, coordinated events, or run social campaigns for non-sports brands are competitive for entry-level manager roles at smaller franchises or agencies. A portfolio showing real campaign ownership, even from student organizations or volunteer events, closes the experience gap faster than credentials alone.
What does the sports marketing manager interview process look like?
Most sports marketing manager interviews include an initial recruiter screen, one or two rounds with the hiring manager and team leads, and a final presentation or case exercise. The case often asks you to pitch a sponsorship package, build out a campaign plan, or respond to a live-event scenario. Interviewers focus heavily on how you handled budget constraints, cross-team coordination, and performance measurement in past roles.
Where can I find and apply to sports marketing manager jobs?
You can find and apply to sports marketing manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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