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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

LA28 is looking fora master of organization who thrives in high-stakes, fast-paced environmentsand is passionateabout joiningthe Digital Engagement & Marketing (DIG) team.

TheSr. Associate, Marketing Operationswill serve as a critical engine driving the DIG department forwardwith an operational mindset.She/heThis personwillwork closely and collaborativelywith the overallMarketing teamand cross-functional stakeholders including but not limited tocentral planning, procurement,community, communications, andthepeople team.Thisrole sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, managing project timelines, cross-functional campaigns, and critical Games-time planning.A successful candidate willwork as a project manager on select projectsacross social media,digital content,website, mobile app,emailmarketingand fan/spectatorcommunications.This person will be a key protector of the LA28 brand and a key contributor in building a legacy for the Olympic and Paralympic Movement through the lens of the fans and athletes.

The ideal candidate is adetail orientedand hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection ofdigital marketing, project management, andcommunications.This role will report to the VP,MarketingandDigitalEngagement.

• Act as a primary project manager for the VP, Marketing and Digital Engagement, ensuring special projects are tracked, milestones are met and deliverables are executed flawlessly
• Build,maintain, and manage master project timelines forspecific projects and organizational milestones
• Serve as the central connective tissue between core digital functions, working closely with Integrated Marketing,Social Media, Digital Content, Web, App, and Email Marketing teams

• Ownthe administrative and operational planning for Games-time execution, ensuring schedules, resources, and workflows areoptimizedfrom Pre-Games to Games-timereadiness
• Establish andmaintainproject management frameworks, templates, and tools like Smartsheet and Asana to streamline communication and workflows across all marketing sub-functions
• Facilitate key cross-functional alignment meetings, capturing action items and riving accountability across internal teams

• Represent DIGas a point of contactand ensure alignmenton shifting priorities, deliverables, and deadlinesfor cross-functional stakeholders, external stakeholderssuch as USOPC, IOC, and IPC, and partners
• Draftpresentationson key projects toshow progress reportsand milestone deliverables

• Minimum4+years of direct experience in sports business, marketingoperationsor related marketing environment
• Strong operational and program execution skillsrequiredwith a keen focuson accuracy, organization, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Provenabilityto juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously without letting detailsslip through the cracks
• Excellent presentation preparation skills and ability to work successfully with varied audiences (internal and external stakeholders)
• Proficient in project managementtools such as Smartsheet and Asana
• Knowledge and first-hand experience within the sports marketing industry.Experience in the Olympic or Paralympic Movements is a plus
• Clear communicator with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization

• Self-directed/self-starter individual with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-pacedenvironment, whilemaintaininga long-term, strategic lens
• Possess personal drive to start a project and see it through to completion
• A team player who proactively communicates with other business partners and stakeholders within other organizations to drive results
• Commitment to understanding industry trends

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority ofwork will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is anopen floorplanworking environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in anopen cubicleenvironment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties asrequired; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 - $98,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.