Head of Player Programs, Rivals

Yahoo Sports connects fans to the sports and fantasy games they love most, providing personalized quality content and superior fan experiences every day. Rivals is seeking an experienced operations and business leader for its camps business reporting directly to the GM of Rivals. The Rivals Camp and Rivals Combine series provide opportunities for elite and aspiring college football recruits to showcase their talents across the country. The Head of Player Programs will manage these programs end-to-end, working with agency partners and finding ways to optimize and expand the offering. Responsibilities: Lead and manage all aspects of Rivals Camp, Combine, and Showcase events including planning, registration, on-site logistics, sponsorship activation, and more Maintain relationships and active coordination with agency partners Manage and be accountable for player program-related P&L. Specific focus on creating new revenue opportunities and managing costs Work with the Yahoo Sports sales team and broader Rivals team to cultivate and grow sponsorship revenue associated with player programs (new and existing) Work with Rivals' content team to organize and optimize player program coverage and associated content Lead future program expansion efforts (e.g., basketball) Measure and report on player program performance to key executive stakeholders A Lot About You: BS/BA required 10+ years of experience leading efficient, fast-paced operations. Experience working in live sports and/or player programs is a plus. Strategic thinker capable of remaining on time and on budget within a fast-paced environment Ability to devise, execute, and report on strategies that support company priorities and objectives Strong and effective communicator Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more. The compensation for this position ranges from $129,210.00 - $281,305.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply. Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter. Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site. Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love—from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media. #yahoo

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