Project Manager, Creative & Brand

Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023, Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues.  Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.

We change the game with faster play, and new team rosters every week, delivering thrilling entertainment in which every moment counts. We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators with a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?

Athletes Unlimited is looking for a Project Manager, Creative & Brand to develop and present detailed project plans, lead collaborations with multiple departments, and foster strong internal and external relationships. This position is full-time, remote, and reports to the Creative Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for the Creative & Brand department
• Drive successful completion of multiple project streams simultaneously
• Facilitate collaboration across departments including but not limited to marketing, game presentation, and partnerships, ensuring clear communication of objectives and deadlines
• Communicate project needs, status, updates, and any issues to creative teams to keep projects on track
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, partner agencies and external suppliers to support project success
• Serve as a point of contact for all project-related communications
• Coordinate regular project meetings to present and discuss prepared project reports, including updates, schedules, and procedures
• Traffic creative assets to various departments, inside and out of the organization, for approvals, proofs, scheduling and delivery
• Utilize Google Suite for project documentation, scheduling, and communication

Requirements

• 3-5 years of previous experience in a project management role
• Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms) 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus 
• Proven track record in managing creative projects
• Self-directed and comfortable working on a variety of projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Google Calendar
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and analytic skills
• Ability to travel for work, approximately 5 times a year 
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

This role is full-time, remote, and is compensated at a range of $54,000 to $65,000 annually. While this is the intended range, the actual compensation may vary based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and geographic location of the position. We anticipate the highest end of the range will be reserved for those who exceed the hiring committee’s expectations on all measures of the evaluation process.In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness and Development benefit
• Caregiving benefit
• Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays

OUR DEI STATEMENT

As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.

Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.

Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.