Marketing Lead, MLS Apple TV

New York City, New York, United States Marketing

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Come be a part of the Apple Sports Group — one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas  are seeking an experienced, strategic, and entrepreneurial Marketing Lead to drive the end-to-end go-to-market marketing strategy for MLS on Apple TV. Lead comprehensive, season-long campaign planning driving marketing strategy and execution that build cultural relevance, maximize awareness, drive tune-in, and grow presence of MLS both inside and outside the Apple ecosystem.

You will shape how MLS on Apple TV shows up for fans across multiple touchpoints — spanning league, player, and creator partnerships, tentpole moments, and experiential activations that deliver meaningful marketing impact. Partner closely with cross-functional teams across Apple to deliver integrated, world-class marketing that blends creativity with measurable business results. The ideal candidate is a marketing leader who connects storytelling to outcomes, inspires collaboration, and brings a deep understanding of the global sports and streaming landscape.

• Senior level oversight of go-to-market planning, strategy & campaign execution including positioning, budgeting, KPIs, targeting, cross-functional briefing and alignment across Apple paid & owned channels and league partners.
• Partner with creative teams to deliver breakthrough campaigns and creative assets throughout the season.
• Execute high-impact activations across on-the-ground, digital, and social channels.
• Work across the Apple ecosystem to drive cross-platform promotion and tune-in across Apple Services.
• Provide & present timely updates to Apple cross-functional teams and senior leadership on campaign status, key learnings, and performance metrics.
• To be successful in this role, you should: be customer-focused, organized, and team-minded; thrive in ambiguous environments; and love sports.

• 10+ years of relevant sports marketing experience in consulting and/or consumer marketing across media and entertainment
• Experience in launching and leading full funnel integrated marketing campaigns, in partnership with multiple external and internal partners.
• Proven experience developing consumer-first marketing strategies, connecting storytelling to business results, primarily focused on consumer engagement and retention, and increasing brand awareness.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities with exceptional attention to detail; successful track record delivering results and exceeding expectations on time.
• Strong presentation skills and experience crafting Keynote presentations for senior leadership; ability to quickly translate complex issues into a coherent narrative that prompts collaboration, alignment, and action.
• Experience collaborating with league partners in joint campaigns, creative & approvals.

• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; comfort managing ambiguity while driving results with minimal guidance.
• Strong ability to influence and align stakeholders cross-functionally
• Thrives working on highly collaborative projects, effective at building consensus, fostering trust, handling decisions with ease while navigating ambiguity.
• Passion for and knowledge of the global sports industry & consumer trends.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $146,800 and $274,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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