Senior Vice President, Sports Business

Who is Prosek?

We are entrepreneurial. Prosek is one of the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S., with offices and strategic partners across the country and worldwide. We are specialized. Prosek provides unparalleled expertise with financial and professional services companies. We are people-centric. Our teams work together in a collegial atmosphere that breeds professional respect and friendship. We are award-winning. Join an "Army of Entrepreneurs" that was recently named a 2025 Global Agency of the Year by PRovoke Media.

About the Sports Business Practice:

Prosek's Sports Business Practice operates where sport, finance, and enterprise value meet. As demand increases from leagues, teams, ownership groups, investors and sponsors, we are expanding our team with strong strategists and operators who can support exceptional client delivery and help grow our presence across the global sports ecosystem.

Overview:

We are seeking seasoned strategic communications leaders who bring strong sports and business fluency, exceptional narrative instincts, and deep media relationships. This hire will serve as a senior counselor to clients, architect high-impact storytelling, and help shape the future of Prosek's Sports Business Practice.

What you'll be doing:

Client Strategy & Narrative Development

• Lead strategic discovery with clients and senior executives.
• Develop messaging architectures, thought leadership platforms, and compelling narratives.
• Translate business and cultural trends into storylines for top-tier business, finance, and sports media.

Media Relations & Visibility

• Leverage strong relationships across sports, business, and financial media.
• Drive proactive and reactive media strategies, including risk-aware communications.
• Prepare executives for interviews, speaking engagements, and major announcements.

Growth & Market Development

• Use industry networks to open doors and contribute to new business.
• Identify cultural and commercial opportunities that create relevance for clients.
• Build Prosek's presence across leagues, teams, investors, and major events.

Leadership & Team Development

• Counsel senior leaders while mentoring rising talent across the practice.
• Model Prosek values: grit, humanity, entrepreneurialism, shared ownership.
• Champion AI-enabled workflows to strengthen productivity and creativity.

What success looks like:

Within 12 months, the successful candidate will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to several major clients.
• Drive meaningful earned media impact and narrative clarity.
• Open new business conversations through personal networks.
• Raise Prosek's visibility and credibility in the sports ecosystem.
• Introduce new strategic and AI-driven approaches that elevate the team.

What makes you qualified:

• 8-15+ years in strategic communications, brand storytelling, or sports business strategy.
• Experience working with leagues, teams, ownership groups, brands, or sponsors.
• Demonstrated ability to advise C-suite leaders, owners, and investors.
• Proven track record landing top-tier earned media.
• High EQ, exceptional writing skills, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent in AI tools and advanced storytelling techniques.

Preferred experience:

• Senior roles at major sports leagues or teams.
• Communications or brand strategy experience at sports properties or major sponsors.
• Sports-focused agency leaders or business-side executives with strong media fluency.
• MBA preferred.

What are the perks?

• 401(k) employer match: There is no time like the present to prepare for your future!
• Premium healthcare plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage: Your health comes first.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home - Pick your own schedule.
• 2 weeks of remote work per year: You do you!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package including birthday PTO and 6 "It's Ok" days: Enjoy life's moments.
• Custom career opportunities: Choose your own adventure!

Our Core Values:

• Chemistry, Collaboration and Belonging: Our collegial culture inspires people with different perspectives and backgrounds to work towards common goals as we brainstorm, plan and execute on behalf of our clients and to build our business together.
• Grit and Hustle: We…