Manager, Commercial Operations & Media Solutions

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what's next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community's diversity and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Our Vision is to collectively create what's next by harnessing sport, community and the power of our differences. Our Mission is to create an unparalleled Paralympic and Olympic Games for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people.

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact

• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn't easy

• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs

• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are

• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings

• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties (USOPP) is a commercial joint venture between the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA 2028) and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). The USOPP is the sole entity charged with marketing and selling combined commercial assets, including; rights to the 2022, 2024, 2026 and 2028 U.S Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Manager, Commercial Operations & Media Solutions

 

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

The USOPP Business Operations team is searching for a Manager, Commercial Operations & Media Solutions to join the team designing and developing the commercial program across LA28 and Team USA. Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Operations, this requires an analytical thinker able to build strategic plans and ensure their operational delivery through hands-on program management. Key to this role's success is developing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

As Manager, Commercial Operations & Media Solutions, the candidate will lead and support the following activities, in collaboration with the Senior Director and connected LA28/USOPP departments:

• Development of media & exposure-based commercial assets, including LA28 media rights, Out-of-Home (OOH) Advertising, sponsor branding/signage, digital & social assets, and other opportunities to be developed.

• Business operations and administration to support the management of the commercial team, including cross-functional coordination with finance, legal, strategy, project management, and other internal functional areas

• Management of key LA28/USOPP Stakeholder relationships to ensure successful commercial delivery; relationships include the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee, and the International Paralympic Committee

• Media rights: Manage the sales and packaging of LA28's media rights, including rights to the LA28 Paralympic Games. Work with media sales agent to build the go-to-market strategy and manage rights holder agreements.

• OOH: Work with media agency and venue partners to secure OOH inventory. Create communication, sales, and pricing plan to meet LA28 and sponsor needs. Develop, finalize, and rollout sale process and packaging.

• Other media/exposure assets: Develop an overall commercial approach for other media/exposure-based assets: identify assets, develop pricing & sales strategy, oversee sales and implementation processes.

• Business operations: Work across the USOPP team and other LA28 functional areas to design, develop, and deliver commercial priorities, ranging from new cross-organizational programs to ongoing team administration.

• Support the Senior Director, Business Operations, and Chief Operating Officer, USOPP, across executive and board reporting across all commercial activities

Position Requirements

Experience:

• 5+ years of direct experience in sports business, marketing, media/advertising, or related environment   

• Self-directed/self-starter able to balance a variety of time-sensitive projects

• Strong operational and program execution skills required 

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and able to track/manage multiple commercial agreements

• Strong analytical skills, capable of managing and presenting data to support arguments

• Excellent communication and presentation preparation skills

• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with varied audiences (colleagues, business partners, collaborators, customers, vendors/agencies, and senior members of the organization)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Team player

Expectations:

• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders and proven success at building excellent working relationships
• Experience collaborating effectively with multiple teams across different companies, locations, and time zones
• Knowledge and first-hand experience with the media and/or advertising industry
• Knowledge and first-hand experience within the sports business or marketing industry. Experience in the Olympic or Paralympic Movements is a plus (e.g. OCOG, NOC/NPC, IF, NGB, RHB, commercial sponsor, agency).
• Ability to apply research & insights to support strategic planning
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Education / Training / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent work experience.
• Background in the following or equivalent work experience: Business, Economics, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Advertising

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.