Reporting to the Creative Content Manager, the Brand Coordinator supports the day-to-day sales, partnership activation, and content coordination needs of NESN's lifestyle programming, primarily Dining Playbook and Meet Boston. Supporting the Sales & Partnerships Executive, this role helps organize prospecting efforts, prepare client materials, maintain accurate records, and coordinate partnership deliverables. The Brand Coordinator also works closely with the rest of the team on content schedules, shoots, events, partner communications, reporting, and social media. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Sales Support
- Assist the Sales & Partnerships Executive with prospect research, lead lists, contact information, outreach preparation, and follow-up tracking
- Maintain sales pipeline records, prospecting activity, meeting notes, and partnership status trackers
- Help develop, update, and customize sales presentations, sponsorship decks, proposals, one-sheets, and other client-facing materials
- Prepare, route, and organize partnership agreements, order documentation, and sales records; support order entry and updates in Wide Orbit or other systems as needed
Partnership Activation & Reporting
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to gather logos, creative assets, brand guidelines, approvals, and other materials needed for activations
- Collect proof of performance, campaign results, and supporting materials for partner recaps and renewal presentations
- Compile social performance metrics and event recaps in Sprout for internal reporting and partner communications
- Send weekly reminders to clients, PR contacts, and businesses about weekend airings, then follow up with segment links encouraging them to share on their platforms
Content & Production Support
- Support the Strategist/Producer and Social Media Producer with content calendars, shoot schedules, venue coordination, and production logistics
- Assist with outreach and scheduling for featured restaurants, businesses, contributors, and other partners, confirming logistics and sharing details with the production team
- Research current trends, topics, venues, and restaurants to highlight in our programs
- Assist the Social Media Producer with shooting and editing short-form content, maintaining posting schedules, and creating thumbnails and captions across our platforms
Events
- Provide logistical and administrative support for branded events, client activations, and on-location shoots
- Lead event production from start to finish with support from the team, including theme concepts, invitations, activation outreach, signage, event communications, entertainment, and food & beverage
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, plus 1–2 years of experience in sales support, account coordination, marketing, partnerships, media, or a related field (relevant internships considered)
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
- Comfortable maintaining trackers, preparing presentations, coordinating schedules, and handling multiple deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach
- Outgoing personality, with the ability to represent the team and brand with trust and authenticity
- Proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word), with the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Familiarity with Canva for graphics, content, one-sheets, and sales materials
- Comfortable with short-form editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere, and Edits
- Familiarity with Wide Orbit, project management tools, or social media analytics a plus
- Adaptable team player who can pivot quickly, collaborate across sales and creative teams, and manage assigned tasks independently
- Interest in digital media, social platforms, lifestyle content, hospitality, and the Greater Boston market preferred
- Flexibility to support occasional shoots or events outside standard business hours
- Commitment to NESN's core behaviors, including integrity and trust, agility, solution orientation, teamwork, accountability, and inclusion
The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.
We believe that when team members feel supported, they are more engaged, productive, and innovative. If you're looking for a workplace that celebrates people and their personal and professional growth, you've come to the right place.
Some of the benefits we provide include:
- Medical and Dental plans which are currently funded by NESN at approximately 85%
- Pre-Tax HSA, FSA and Dependent Care Account
- 401(k) plan with employer match of 100% up to the first 6% of compensation, 3% contribution through Safe Harbor and discretionary profit sharing of up to 6%.
- Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability which are currently 100% funded by NESN
- Paid parental leave
- Time Off Benefits - Eligible NESN Employees accrue Paid Time Off equaling 160 hours or 20 days for the full year
- Team Store Discounts - Employees will receive a discount of 50% at the Red Sox Team Store and 25% off at the Bruins Pro Shop with a valid NESN Employee ID
- Paid Volunteerism - NESN provides eligible employees with up to 24 hours (3 days) of paid time to participate in NESN Connects events.
- Tuition Reimbursement - NESN provides a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program to assist employees who aspire to further their education to learn & grow within their careers.
- MBTA Reimbursement - Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $100 per month for the use of Mass Transit if it is their primary mode of transportation to & from work
- Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
- Estate Guidance - The Hartford helps employees protect their family’s future by creating a customized and legally binding will online using a simple but comprehensive online questionnaire.
- Additional Perks & Employee Discounts - As a NESN employee, you are eligible for other discounts & perks such as pet insurance, tickets, travel, mobile phones, and much more!
Who We Are NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.
As of 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.
Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.
NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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