ESPN Madison Partnership Coordinator
(Madison, WI)
ESPN Madison is looking for a Partnership Coordinator to assist our growing sales team and reach new heights. We are looking for a teammate who thrives in a positive, fast-paced environment, strives to be proactive and follows through, is a fast learner, and is passionate about assisting our sales team in coordinating relationships with our advertising partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for organization, an eagerness to dive into the sales world, and the adaptability to handle every day being a new adventure!
The primary role of this Partnership Coordinator will be to support our sales team and management by assisting with any and all sales-related tasks including entering orders, filling out the necessary paperwork, helping brainstorm solutions, creating marketing campaigns, running daily/weekly/monthly reports for Marketing Consultants, assisting with scheduling, managing trade partnerships, and more. Partnership Coordinators are responsible for the day-to-day administrative work relating to the ESPN Madison sales team.
GKB is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports and news to build brands and connect with fans through audio, video, digital and events. With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal, and USA TODAY. Take a look at Good Karma Brands here.
Daily Tasks of a Partnership Coordinator:
- Work in a team environment and directly support multiple Marketing Consultants
- Enter sales orders and all other internal administrative tasks that relate to corporate sales partnerships primarily focused on Sports Audio/Local Brands, Events and Digital (ESPN Madison, ESPN Wisconsin, ESPN Digital, etc.)
- Revise sales orders in Wide Orbit and JIRA when needed and work directly with Marketing Consultants to receive any missing copy or creative
- Coordinate with Producers and Marketing Consultants to schedule production recordings for partner commercials, interviews, and vignettes as part of campaign execution and sponsorships
- Responsible for sending commercial times, digital screenshots and invoice copies directly to partners
- Assist Marketing Consultants with any sales-related tasks as needed and help be a resource for the sales teams
- Fill out necessary paperwork for Marketing Consultants including New Partner Forms, Digital Production Forms, V-Creative, etc.
- Work closely with our Digital Account Management team to ensure creative is submitted on time, plans are running smoothly, and help make adjustments as needed for our digital partnerships
- Run monthly reports for all Marketing Consultants (billing, commercial schedule, etc.) and confirm orders daily in Wide Orbit
- Gather and send weekly or monthly airchecks, video clips, social clips, and other deliverables to Marketing Consultants
- Be knowledgeable in Salesforce and assist Marketing Consultants with reporting and tracking
- Attend select partner meetings
- Work ESPN Madison signature events and community events when needed
- Utilize and develop an expertise of all research tools, including AI, to assist team
- Assist with updating and/or creating presentations on behalf of Marketing Consultants for prospective and current advertising partners
- Participate in idea brainstorming sessions for marketing campaign presentations
- Collaborate with sales departments across other Good Karma Brands markets
- Other assigned tasks
- Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Follow Through, Work Hard, Teamwork, and Over Deliver
Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:
- Interest in sales and marketing long-term
- Radio and Digital experience are a plus, but not required
- Experience with Wide Orbit, JIRA, and Salesforce is a plus, but not required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI
- Extreme attention to detail
- Capability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time
- Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker
- With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license
Hours/Salary/Benefits
This is a non-exempt role with a competitive base salary and overtime eligible for hours worked over 40 per week. This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.
Opportunity for Growth
Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.
How to Apply:
Apply by submitting your resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers no later than December 19th, 2025. All are encouraged to apply.
About Good Karma Brands
As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.
With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.
For a full list of assets and more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com.
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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.
