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Associate Director - Sports PRMLS Talent • England, GB
Associate Director - Sports PR

Associate Director - Sports PR

MLS Talent • England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Associate Director - Sports PR

Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office

If you’ve got leading agency experience or have worked at a top rights holder or brand in the sports world, we want to hear from you. As Associate Director you’ll be stepping into a role where you can oversee multiple client accounts, mentor a talented team, and play a key part in shaping strategies across the sports ecosystem.

What you’ll bring as an Associate Director:

  • Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and teams simultaneously
  • Be creatively minded
  • Strong track record in building and growing client relationships
  • New business savvy, including pitching and generating fresh opportunities
  • Excellent mentorship skills – you know how to keep your team happy, motivated, and developing
  • A broad understanding of the sports landscape – rights-holders, governing bodies, broadcasters, competitions, and commercial partnerships

What you’ll do:

  • Deliver exceptional service across client accounts and lead high-quality campaigns
  • Plan strategically around sporting calendars, key events, and commercial opportunities
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships across the sports ecosystem
  • Oversee budgets, reporting, and financial planning
  • Lead media, influencer, and social strategies to maximise impact
  • Champion creativity, brainstorms, and innovative responses to client briefs
  • Foster a positive, high-performing agency culture while supporting your team’s growth
  • Lead new business initiatives – from pitch creation to presenting and winning new clients

This is a high-impact, hands‑on role where your expertise will shape the future of sports PR campaigns. If you’re ready to bring your experience, leadership, and creativity to a vibrant agency environment, we’d love to connect!

Get in touch today!

Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

  • Full‑time

Job function

  • Public Relations

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