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About the Role

The Manager of US Media will lead media strategy & planning for Amex’s sports sponsorships and tentpoles, ensuring seamless brand integration and pull through across channels. They will develop a cohesive, cross-sport media strategy and approach, partnering with various teams to manage and execute paid media tied to official league sponsorships and other sports-related media.

Responsibilities

Lead strategy and execution of paid media for Amex’s sports sponsorships and tentpole moments
Maximize the impact of sports portfolio and media investments in alignment with brand positioning and goals
Enable the operations, partner management, and end-to-end execution of all sports sponsorship and contractual media
Develop and execute integrated, prospect-facing plans for full-season and activation-led heat moments
Incorporate an external perspective by maintaining a pulse on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities

Requirements

Experience in paid media planning, strategy and execution required
Experience in managing brand presence around major sports leagues required
Experience working with or managing agencies and media partners required, with a preference on agency background
Excellent project/process management and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
Deep understanding of the sports media landscape, with a heavy emphasis on broadcast and broadcast sponsorships, and digital media
Skilled at clearly and persuasively articulating ideas, with a proficiency in creating advanced level presentations for a broad range of audiences
Excellent relationship management skills with proven ability to build and strengthen relationships at all levels
Able to work autonomously and lead collaboratively with a strong ability to bring others along
Inherent collaborative spirit and comfort in a matrixed environment; able to directly partner across Global Media and Media Analytics teammates
Strong partner management skills with proven ability to influence & negotiate
Passion for innovation, creative problem solving, and ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Skills

Paid media planning
Media strategy
Media execution
Brand presence management
Agency and media partner management
Project management
Process management
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Sports media landscape understanding
Broadcast media
Broadcast sponsorships
Digital media
Presentation skills
Relationship management
Autonomous work
Collaborative leadership
Partner management
Influencing
Negotiation
Innovation
Creative problem solving

Location

Work Type

Hybrid
Onsite
Virtual

Experience Level

Manager

Salary/Compensations

The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

About the Company

American Express’ Global Advertising & Brand Management (GABM) team is responsible for creating marketplace demand and driving commerce for American Express through differentiated and innovative branding, marketing and experiences.
We have an ambitious goal: to be the most creative department in the Fortune 500 and we aim to deliver on that by doing work that is both creative and effective.
Within GABM sits the Global Brand Content & Media team who is responsible for building best in class brand content across channels and audiences (including Amex’s internal creative agency, OnBrand), driving impact and innovation through global media and analytics, and delivering cultural and brand platforms that bring the Powerful Backing of American Express to life.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues.
From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Equal Opportunity

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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