Front Office Sports is hiring a Director of Creative Strategy to lead the function and drive the development of high-impact, revenue-generating partnership proposals across our multi-platform media flywheel. This is a role for a strategist who can do the work and shape how the work gets done — building the frameworks, systems, and storytelling standards that scale Creative Strategy as a core growth engine for the business.

We're looking for a sharp, decisive operator with a strong creative point of view, a builder's instinct, and the executive presence to confidently pitch ideas to senior brand and agency stakeholders. You'll partner closely with our Brand Partnerships team to translate briefs into category-defining ideas, while serving as the senior strategic voice that elevates how FOS is positioned to the market.

The Creative Strategy team powers the ideation and development of custom partnership proposals and strategically packages our offerings — newsletters, website, social, original content, TV, and events — into compelling recommendations for brands across all verticals. As Director, you'll set the bar for that output, mentor and develop a team of strategists, and influence how FOS sells, packages, and positions itself beyond any individual RFP.

This position reports to the Vice President, Marketing & Strategy. Candidates must be able to work from the NYC office at least 3 days per week.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Department: Marketing and Strategy
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: New York, New York
Workplace type: Hybrid
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year
Reporting To: VP, Marketing and Strategy

Key Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day operation of the Creative Strategy function — driving pitch excellence, elevating team output, and ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness across deliverables.
Lead the development of strategic recommendations for major RFPs and priority accounts, defining the POV and narrative direction that wins business.
Build and evolve scalable frameworks, templates, and systems that reduce rework, accelerate proposal turnaround, and elevate the quality bar.
Confidently lead client and agency calls; defend and sell ideas to senior brand stakeholders, and represent the FOS voice externally with authority.
Manage and mentor a team of strategists — assigning work strategically based on strengths and development goals, and elevating their thinking through direct, constructive feedback.
Make high-stakes decisions in real time during pitches, briefings, and strategy sessions; act as a trusted decision-maker under pressure without requiring guidance from leadership.
Independently generate original concepts and creative platforms beyond team brainstorms — and push the team's thinking past the obvious.
Develop new products, placements, and sponsorship opportunities that strengthen FOS's positioning and unlock new revenue paths.
Shape how Front Office Sports is sold and packaged to brands by influencing go-to-market storytelling, partnership positioning, and the evolution of our creative offering.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

6-8+ years of experience in creative strategy, partnerships or brand marketing — with at least 2 years managing direct reports.
Expert proficiency in Keynote. You build executive-ready decks fast; you set the visual and narrative standard, not relying on pre-existing templates and assets.
Demonstrated track record of building systems, processes, and frameworks that scale a creative function.
Bias for action. You spot the gap, take the swing, and don't wait for permission. You drive change instead of waiting to be told.

Perks & Benefits

Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays
Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan, complemented by a 3% company match. We believe in supporting your long-term financial goals
Thrive in a dynamic environment with endless development opportunities at our growing startup

About Front Office Sports

Front Office Sports (FOS) is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports.

Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.

Front Office Sports is backed by RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.

In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Compensation at Front Office Sports
At Front Office Sports, we approach compensation with fairness and transparency. Each role has a salary range that reflects the responsibilities of the position, the current market, and the value we place on experience and skills. Where a candidate falls within that range depends on several factors, including their background, expertise, and location. Decisions about final offers are made based on these variables, but inclusion in the range does not guarantee an offer at the top end.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Front Office Sports is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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