WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!

We are on a mission to build a world class home for players and fans that will be loved locally and respected globally. And we are seeking a Director of Brand and Content to join our mission so we can share our story, increase, and delight our fans. We’re making memories and engaging our community through this beautiful game!

This is a full-time role where our Director of Brand and Content strategizes and brings to life global and local marketing initiatives and campaigns. At Wave FC, we collaborate to tell our story, so this position works closely with internal teams and external contractors and vendors. Dive in, check out the details below; if it sounds like you and something you’re interested in, we encourage you to apply. 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Share in our mission. 
• Collaborate with the executive and leadership team on marketing strategies, set and achieve ambitious goals aligned with Club vision, mission, and revenue targets
• Lead brand and creative content direction focused on what our brand represents in the community, telling our story, and making a positive impact
• Build a creative services team comprised of employees, contractors, and agencies to deliver targeted content for maximum impact across all touchpoints
• Create the optimal balance of community building, player and team comms with commercialization
• Develop a dashboard and data-driven reports to highlight key metrics and measurables to meet or exceed set goals within budgeted parameters
• Onboard, mentor, and grow an elite, diverse, and inclusive, highly creative team
• Optimize creative budget allocation to maximize effectiveness and ROI
• Integrate brand strategy and creative content across all Club communications
• With the VP, Head of Marketing, develop and implement best marketing practices and procedures
• Stay up to date on the latest in sports, digital marketing, and corporate and community engagement techniques and trends
• Collaborate with bi-lingual content creators to execute on Spanish marketing campaigns
• Manage existing marketing tools, research, and evaluate new technologies, vet and onboard vendors
• Adapt quickly as business needs arise

QUALIFIED?

• 8+ years of experience in marketing leading campaign strategy and execution
• Track record of meeting or exceeding ambitious targets 
• Proven experience managing an innovative team aligned on strategy and growth
• Analytical and results driven from concept to completion
• Exceptional at building relationships internally and externally
• Professional, positive, and proactive
• Effective communication skills, solid attention to detail, and solutions orientated.
• Desire and ability to take on responsibilities in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Possess the desire and capability to create compelling, unique concepts, stories and ideas 
• Passion for the success of Women’s Professional Sports
• Advanced applied knowledge of Adobe Creative, MS Office suite, and project management software
• Available for game day and other events (often outside of traditional business hours):
  • Check out our schedule here: https://sandiegowavefc.com/2022-nwsl-schedule/

WE SUPPORT OUR TEAM

Our people are our club. We champion an inclusive culture, prioritize diversity and equity. We believe different backgrounds and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives. Our goal is to have diverse, talented candidates from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds apply. Compensation is competitive and onboarding is fun. We’re excited to welcome new members of our team who share our passion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.