Sports & Entertainment Partnerships Associate Director
WPP Media Australia & New Zealand
Sydney, Australia
On-site
Sports partnership experience
Entertainment partnership management
Contract and asset governance
The role involves managing day-to-day client relationships and translating business challenges into measurable partnership-led solutions across sport and entertainment
Job Summary
The role involves managing day-to-day client relationships and translating business challenges into measurable partnership-led solutions across sport and entertainment.
Candidates will oversee end-to-end delivery excellence including contract governance, asset approvals, event logistics, and performance reporting.
This position requires commercial acumen to manage budgets, negotiate value with rights holders, and ensure compliance with legal and procurement standards.
Matching Summary
The role involves managing day-to-day client relationships and translating business challenges into measurable partnership-led solutions across sport and entertainment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Sports partnership experience
Entertainment partnership management
Contract and asset governance
Budget forecasting and reconciliation
Stakeholder management skills
Activation and production planning
Nice-to-have
AI-powered marketing tools knowledge
Crisis management capabilities
Strong presentation skills
Collaborative team culture builder
Experience with rights holders
Key Requirements
Strong experience in sports or entertainment partnerships
Expertise in partnership contracting and asset governance
Proven track record in budget management and negotiation