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DAZN

Creative Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

The ideal candidate will combine exceptional creative leadership with a deep understanding of sports fandom, athlete storytelling, and the regional dynamics that make local sports audiences ...

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DAZN

Creative Lead

New York, NY

$120K - $150K/yr

The ideal candidate will combine exceptional creative leadership with a deep understanding of sports fandom, athlete storytelling, and the regional dynamics that make local sports audiences ...

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Burton Snowboards

Brand Creative Director

Burlington, VT · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

We fight for the future of our people, planet, and sport. We aim to maximize our positive social ... More than a traditional creative director, this leader shapes Creative Strategy & Story as a ...

Nexstar Broadcasting

Unpaid Intern

Syracuse, NY · On-site

News, Promotion, Digital Media, Sales, Weather, Sports, Creative Services, and Production. These internships are at WPRI in Providence, RI. Our internships offer meaningful educational and work ...

Full Swing Golf Inc

Creative Director

Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid

$140K - $190K/yr

Description Full Swing is the leader in sports technology, revolutionizing the way athletes and ... As Creative Director , you will lead a team of designers, videographers, and brand storytellers to ...

burton

Brand Creative Director

Burton, MI · On-site

They operate upstream of execution, partnering closely with Product Creative, Brand + Sports Marketing, Category Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative Studio and Creative Operations to ensure ...

Full Swing Golf, Inc.

Creative Director

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Full Swing is the leader in sports technology, revolutionizing the ... As Creative Director , you will lead a team of designers, videographers, and brand storytellers to ...

WOWK-TV

Unpaid Intern

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

News, Promotion, Digital Media, Sales, Weather, Sports, Creative Services, and Production. Our internships oer meaningful educational and work experiences designed to meet the academic and career ...

Full Swing Golf Inc

Creative Director

Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid

$140K - $190K/yr

Description Full Swing is the leader in sports technology, revolutionizing the way athletes and ... As Creative Director , you will lead a team of designers, videographers, and brand storytellers to ...

Fanatics Collectibles

Creative Producer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building ... Reporting to the Director of Card Production, the Creative Producer manages the schedules ...

Tribune Media

Unpaid Intern

East Syracuse, NY · On-site

News, Promotion, Digital Media, Sales, Weather, Sports, Creative Services, and Production. These internships are at WPRI in Providence, RI. Our internships oer meaningful educational and work ...

Nexstar Media Group

Unpaid Intern

Syracuse, NY · On-site

News, Promotion, Digital Media, Sales, Weather, Sports, Creative Services, and Production. These internships are at WPRI in Providence, RI. Our internships offer meaningful educational and work ...

WOWK-TV

Unpaid Intern

East Syracuse, NY · On-site

News, Promotion, Digital Media, Sales, Weather, Sports, Creative Services, and Production. These internships are at WPRI in Providence, RI. Our internships oer meaningful educational and work ...

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How much do sports creative jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports creative in the United States is $90,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sports creative?

A Sports Creative is responsible for designing and producing engaging visual and digital content related to sports. This can include graphics, videos, social media content, branding, and marketing materials for teams, leagues, or sports brands. They collaborate with marketing teams, content creators, and athletes to bring stories to life in an exciting and visually compelling way. Strong skills in design software, motion graphics, and creativity are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sports creative?

As a Sports Creative, your typical day often involves developing graphics, videos, and digital content for games, player profiles, social media, and promotional campaigns. You'll collaborate closely with marketing teams, photographers, and content strategists to bring creative concepts to life and ensure brand consistency. Time management is crucial as you may juggle multiple projects, respond to last-minute changes, and deliver content quickly, especially during peak seasons. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to innovate and showcase your creative talents while supporting a team-driven atmosphere focused on fan engagement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sports creative position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Creative, you need a blend of visual storytelling, graphic design, video production, and brand marketing skills, typically supported by a degree in design, media, or related fields. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics software, and digital asset management systems is essential. Strong collaboration, creativity, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are highly valued soft skills in this role. These skills ensure you can create engaging content that resonates with sports audiences and supports organizational goals in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Sports Creative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,276 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Creative Lead

DAZN

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Creative Lead
Department: RS-803 - Content - P&E - Creative Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: US - New York
Description
DAZN is seeking an experienced and visionary Creative Lead / Creative Director to support our growing U.S. business, focusing on the launch of regional NBA and NHL local broadcast rights. They will lead the development of integrated marketing campaigns, "Always on" activity, in-stadium advertising, local activations, and creative platform support. Working closely with our department leadership in Sydney & London, this role will oversee the strategic and creative execution of multi-platform campaigns designed to drive audience engagement, subscriber growth, brand affinity, and viewership across broadcast, streaming, digital, social, and traditional media channels.
The ideal candidate will combine exceptional creative leadership with a deep understanding of sports fandom, athlete storytelling, and the regional dynamics that make local sports audiences passionate and engaged. They will collaborate closely with internal marketing, programming, production, social media, partnerships, as well as external agency partners and league stakeholders to create compelling campaigns that elevate team, league, and network brands.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
This role is based in New York, mostly on site from our Park Avenue South office.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.
What You'll Be Doing:
Creative Leadership
  • Be a key senior leader in DAZN's internal global creative agency, Balboa Global.
  • Lead the creative vision and execution of marketing campaigns supporting NBA and NHL regional rights portfolios in market.
  • Develop innovative campaign concepts that drive brand awareness, tune-in, fan engagement, subscription acquisition, and retention.
  • Ensure consistent brand storytelling across all consumer touchpoints.
  • Translate business objectives into compelling creative strategies and audience-focused campaigns

Campaign Development
  • Oversee end-to-end development of integrated marketing initiatives, including:
    Season launches, Rivalry and marquee matchups, Playoff campaigns, Streaming and subscription promotions, Community and fan engagement initiatives, Sponsorship and partnership activations, Create campaign frameworks adaptable across multiple regional markets while maintaining local relevance.

Content & Asset Production
  • Direct the creation of creative assets across: Broadcast promotions, Video and motion graphics, Social media content, Digital advertising, Out-of-home advertising, Radio, CRM and email marketing, Experiential and event branding
  • Partner with internal production teams, agencies, designers, editors, and freelancers to deliver high-quality creative work.

Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, producers, editors, and creative managers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creative excellence.
  • Establish creative standards, workflows, and quality control processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner closely with marketing, programming, media, partnerships, sales, social media, and analytics teams.
  • Serve as the primary creative lead in discussions with league partners, team representatives, and rights holders.
  • Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Performance & Optimization
  • Utilize audience insights, performance metrics, and fan behaviour data to inform creative decision-making.
  • Continuously optimize campaign effectiveness through testing, measurement, and post-campaign analysis.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends in sports marketing, digital media, fan engagement, and content consumption.

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Design, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of creative leadership experience in sports, entertainment, media, streaming, or consumer brands.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative thinking, storytelling, and brand-building capabilities. Experience managing and developing high-performing creative teams.
  • Deep understanding of sports culture, fan engagement, and live-event marketing.
  • Expertise across video, digital, social, broadcast, and traditional creative channels.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits
Benefits include access to DAZN, up to 15 days of paid time off, health benefits (including dental & eye care), a sick time package, parental leave offering, voluntary benefits (such as basic life term, personal accident and short and long-term disability covering) and a 401(k) retirement plan. You'll also find a family friendly community and learning and development resources.

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