ESPN New York Marketing Consultant (Account Executive)
(New York, NY)
ESPN New York is seeking an experienced, results-driven Marketing Consultant to join our high-performing sales team. New York sports fans are among the most passionate and loyal in the world, and ESPN New York is at the center of the conversation. As the flagship home of the New York Knicks & New York Rangers, along with market-leading programming including The Michael Kay Show, DiPietro & Rothenberg, Don, Hahn & Rosenberg, and Bart & Carlin, ESPN New York connects brands with highly engaged audiences across multiple platforms.
We're looking for a motivated sales professional who is passionate about helping businesses grow through strategic marketing partnerships and who thrives in a competitive, relationship-driven environment.
As a Marketing Consultant, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to local and regional businesses, developing customized marketing solutions that leverage the power and reach of the ESPN New York brand. You'll build long-term partnerships by understanding partner goals and creating impactful campaigns across audio, digital, social, video, and experiential platforms. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to business development, a consultative marketing minded approach to sales, and the ability to uncover opportunities that help partners achieve measurable results.
What You’ll Do as a Marketing Consultant
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities throughout the New York market including for New York Knicks and Rangers play by play assets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, identifying opportunities for continued growth and partnership.
- Develop & maintain thorough knowledge of the complete portfolio of ESPN New York’s assets.
- Create customized, multi-platform marketing solutions utilizing ESPN New York's audio, digital, social, video, and event assets.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations & campaigns that align marketing strategies with partner objectives.
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and local market dynamics.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of partner campaigns.
- Consistently achieve and exceed revenue goals through strategic account management and new business development.
- Integrate AI tools into daily workflows to improve new business outreach, partner research, campaign development, communication, and sales effectiveness while maintaining a high level of personalization and partner interaction.
- Other assigned tasks
- Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Teamwork, and Follow Through
Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ Years’ Sales Experience. Preferably in New York local market or sports media sales
- Experience selling play by play sports preferred
- Existing relationships with advertisers who target sports content preferred
- Strong network and relationships within the New York Community
- Goal oriented and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker
- Willingness to accept and provide feedback
- Familiarity in CRM tool such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license, and meeting partners at their locations/place of business is an essential part of this position
Hours/Salary/Benefits
Pay Transparency: The anticipated compensation for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $150,000 - $220,000 (base). This role is eligible for incentive compensation and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills and performance expectations.
This role is eligible for full benefits to include health, dental, vision, 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 for events and games.
Opportunity for Growth
Teammates can 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 June 30, 2026. 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 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.
With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 500 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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