The NFL is seeking to hire a Manager of Global Sports Betting, who will be a key contributor to the NFL’s cross-functional legalized sports betting (“LSB”) working group and initiatives. This person will work collaboratively across the organization, driving success in support of the NFL’s four key objectives in LSB: Continuing to Protect the Integrity of the game, advancing the NFL’s brand and reputation, driving global fan engagement, and growing the Value of the NFL’s data and IP.
Overview/Objective
This role will support the NFL’s gaming growth and strategy, advancing LSB initiatives and partnerships across the League and its 32 member clubs. This person must have a deep understanding of sports betting, gaming, and fantasy sports, along with a sense of the general sports business landscape.
Responsibilities:
- Project Support / Coordination: Serve as a key contributor within the LSB working group to ensure cross-org alignment in LSB and advance strategic planning and execution of the NFL’s approach to Sports Betting and other gambling-related categories.
- Support development of LSB cross-org plan and submissions for strategic business planning processes
- In partnership with key departments (e.g., Media, Sponsorship, Data & Analytics), track LSB objectives, metrics, and targets with robust strategic plans to deliver against goals
- Support with the development and creation of all LSB presentation materials, including drafting memos and developing executive-level presentations
- Support processes to evaluate potential changes to the NFL’s gambling policies and content integration guidelines
- Research LSB market trends and key developments (e.g., M&A, operator metrics)
- Industry Analysis: Provided quantitative analysis in Excel, including management of key deliverables such as:
- Market sizing (e.g., state-by-state market model)
- Industry market data (e.g., Handle, GGR per adult, LSB state tax revenues, operator market share)
- Fan engagement metrics (e.g., NFL betting activity, LSB geolocation activity in/around NFL stadiums)
- Fan segmentation (e.g., analyses related to fan survey data based on betting propensity
- Industry-specific topics (e.g., operator marketing and promotional analysis and revenue/spend forecasts)
- Business Unit Support: Support various business units to advance key areas, including:
- Monitor sports betting operator marketing ecosystem, working closely in collaboration with the NFL Partnerships team and legal
- Manage Approved Sportsbook Operator partnerships, including creative review process and day-to-day management, as needed
- Coordinate interdependent commercial relationships between partnerships, licensing, and media
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of sports betting and the general sports landscape
- Takes time and pride in their career development
- Advanced PowerPoint skills and the ability to create compelling written communications for executive audiences
- Have an intellectual curiosity with the larger goals of the organization in mind
- Strong team player
- Ability to be forward-thinking
- Must have the ability and desire to achieve success
- Must take ownership and accountability for the development and execution of projects
- Must thrive in a fast-paced work environment and can easily adapt to changes and new developments
- Ability to take a consumer-centric approach to drive fan engagement globally
- Must be results-oriented and goal-oriented with the ability to execute on clear deliverables
- Must demonstrate keen attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and quality work
Terms /Expected Hours of Work:
NFL employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the office.
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset