Director, Sports Sponsorship & Transit Media Partnerships

About Us: GALLI MEDIA, based in Long Beach in greater Los Angeles, is a leader in on board transit passenger engagement. Partnering with leading sports news and media companies, we provide dynamic sports news updates for regional and national sports events to millions of daily riders on buses and trains across Southern California. Our strengths lie in Transit Informatics, IT, project management, and expert local and national content curation and delivery.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Director, Sports Sponsorship & Transit Media Partnerships, to join our team. This pivotal role will help us shape the vision for our sports feed for major upcoming events, including the annual Long Beach Grand Prix, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 LA Olympic Games, aligning with LA28's "transit-first" motto. You will leverage your strong connections with major corporate and brand sponsors, such as Toyota, Walmart, and Coca-Cola, to generate unparalleled exposure for them to the millions of passengers who use public transit every day, as well as during these major sporting events. Your mission will extend beyond Southern California, carrying our innovative transit media message to transit agencies from Texas to Florida, integrating regional and national sports features.

Key Responsibilities

Shape and execute the strategic vision for sports content and associated sponsorship opportunities for major events like the Long Beach Grand Prix, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2028 LA Olympic Games.
Identify, secure, and manage high-value corporate and brand sponsorships, focusing on partners seeking exposure to mass transit audiences across Southern California and nationally.
Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key decision-makers at major brands, including Toyota, Walmart, and Coca-Cola, ensuring their sponsorship objectives are met and exceeded.
Negotiate and finalize complex sponsorship agreements, ensuring seamless integration of brand messaging within our transit media platforms.
Collaborate with internal IT, project management, and content teams to ensure flawless delivery and activation of sponsored content and campaigns.
Expand GALLI MEDIA's reach by presenting our unique transit media value proposition to transit agencies and potential sponsors in new markets.
Measure and report on the effectiveness of sponsorship campaigns, demonstrating clear ROI and value for brand partners.

What You Bring

Proven track record in sports advertising, sports sponsorships, or brand partnerships, with a strong emphasis on engaging and managing corporate and brand sponsors.
Demonstrable experience in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with major national and international brands, ideally including Toyota, Walmart, or Coca-Cola.
A strategic mindset with the ability to envision and implement innovative content and sponsorship models for large-scale events.
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex value propositions to diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and relationships concurrently.
Passion for sports and a keen understanding of the media and advertising landscape, particularly within public transit.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience working with or for major brands like Toyota, Walmart, Coca-Cola, or their primary sports marketing/sponsorship agencies (e.g., MKTG, Conill, Oak View Group, Narrative, Haworth Marketing & Media, OpenSponsorship) .
Experience with large-scale event sponsorships (e.g., Olympics, World Cup, major racing events) and an understanding of "transit-first" initiatives.
Familiarity with the public transit media landscape and its unique opportunities for brand exposure.

Why Join GALLI MEDIA?

At GALLI MEDIA, you'll find a unique opportunity to shape the future of sports media and advertising. We offer:

Flexibility & Excitement: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while also having the thrilling opportunity to attend major sports events alongside our esteemed sponsors.
Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of a senior management team with decades of proven, winning sales track records, dedicated to your growth and success.
Pioneering Innovation: Be at the forefront of digital out-of-home advertising and news feature delivery on public transit in North America, contributing to a truly groundbreaking venture.
Impactful Leadership: Step into a role where you'll have a great sense of purpose, shaping and heading up a department that will define how millions of transit passengers engage with sports news and major events.

Join us and be a part of a company that's not just growing, but actively defining a new frontier in media and sports engagement.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule

Choose your own hours
Monday to Friday

Willingness to travel

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Qualifications

Proven track record in sports advertising, sports sponsorships, or brand partnerships, with a strong emphasis on engaging and managing corporate and brand sponsors
Demonstrable experience in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with major national and international brands, ideally including Toyota, Walmart, or Coca-Cola
A strategic mindset with the ability to envision and implement innovative content and sponsorship models for large-scale events
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex value propositions to diverse stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and relationships concurrently
Passion for sports and a keen understanding of the media and advertising landscape, particularly within public transit
Willingness to travel:

Benefits

Flexibility & Excitement: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while also having the thrilling opportunity to attend major sports events alongside our esteemed sponsors
Expert Leadership: Benefit from the guidance of a senior management team with decades of proven, winning sales track records, dedicated to your growth and success
Impactful Leadership: Step into a role where you'll have a great sense of purpose, shaping and heading up a department that will define how millions of transit passengers engage with sports news and major events
Pay: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Choose your own hours
Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

This pivotal role will help us shape the vision for our sports feed for major upcoming events, including the annual Long Beach Grand Prix, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the 2028 LA Olympic Games, aligning with LA28's "transit-first" motto
You will leverage your strong connections with major corporate and brand sponsors, such as Toyota, Walmart, and Coca-Cola, to generate unparalleled exposure for them to the millions of passengers who use public transit every day, as well as during these major sporting events
Your mission will extend beyond Southern California, carrying our innovative transit media message to transit agencies from Texas to Florida, integrating regional and national sports features
Shape and execute the strategic vision for sports content and associated sponsorship opportunities for major events like the Long Beach Grand Prix, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2028 LA Olympic Games
Identify, secure, and manage high-value corporate and brand sponsorships, focusing on partners seeking exposure to mass transit audiences across Southern California and nationally
Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key decision-makers at major brands, including Toyota, Walmart, and Coca-Cola, ensuring their sponsorship objectives are met and exceeded
Negotiate and finalize complex sponsorship agreements, ensuring seamless integration of brand messaging within our transit media platforms
Collaborate with internal IT, project management, and content teams to ensure flawless delivery and activation of sponsored content and campaigns
Expand GALLI MEDIA's reach by presenting our unique transit media value proposition to transit agencies and potential sponsors in new markets
Measure and report on the effectiveness of sponsorship campaigns, demonstrating clear ROI and value for brand partners

Director - Sports Sponsorship & Transit Media Partnerships

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