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How much do weekend sports media jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend sports media in Raleigh, NC is $116,808.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $119,600.00 and $124,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Sports Media vs Sports Journalist?

AspectWeekend Sports MediaSports Journalist
CredentialsRelevant media or sports certifications, journalism backgroundJournalism degree, reporting credentials
Work EnvironmentPart-time, event-based, media production settingsFull-time, newsroom or field reporting
Industry UsageMedia outlets, sports networks, online platformsNewspapers, TV stations, online news
Search & ComparisonOften compared for media roles in sports coverageCompared for reporting and storytelling roles

Weekend Sports Media typically involves creating sports content for media outlets on a part-time basis, focusing on event coverage and media production. Sports Journalists usually work full-time in newsrooms or on-field reporting, emphasizing storytelling and news reporting. While both roles require sports knowledge and media skills, they differ mainly in work hours, environment, and scope of responsibilities.

How can I get a job in weekend sports media?

To get a job in weekend sports media, candidates should develop strong sports knowledge, media skills, and familiarity with broadcasting tools. Gaining experience through internships, creating a portfolio of work, and networking within the industry can improve chances. Flexibility to work weekends and relevant certifications or training in media production are also beneficial.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sports Media jobs in Raleigh, NC?

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Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

Durham Performing Arts Center

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description


The Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships is responsible for prospecting, making sales calls and fulfilling sponsorship packages for DPAC and its facilities and events. Primary responsibility is for sponsorship revenue generation and meeting sponsorship sales budgets.
Inventory for sale will include Broadway series naming rights, on-site signage and displays, print-radio-TV & digital marketing assets, contest promotions, and ticket and hospitality programs. This position will also be tasked with managing and renewing the existing client base while maintaining high levels of client service.
A qualified Director, in addition to demonstrating a track record of success, must possess strong negotiating skills, have a passion for the growth of existing key accounts and love new business development. An understanding of the competitive sponsorship landscape and the desire to creatively gain market share is essential.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Create, package and sell solution-based event marketing programs for DPAC's facilities, events, media, promotional and digital assets
  • Meet or exceed revenue and key account goals
  • Building, refining, updating and maintaining a pipeline of prospects
  • Focus on developing and maintaining strong relationships with important decision makers at client marketing companies and their respective advertising agencies in a variety of business categories
  • Understanding the marketing objectives of clients and their agencies, and determining how DPAC can help them achieve their goals
  • Craft sales presentations that creatively and distinctly differentiate and communicate unique assets to targeted prospects
  • Educate / position DPAC assets and marketing capabilities to the sponsor/ advertiser marketplace; demonstrate the branding values of live event tie ins with our properties to create unique marketing value with DPAC's assets

Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements
Prospecting:
  • Responsiblefor prospecting, generating leads, making appointments, and cultivatingrelationships that lead to new sponsorships and corporate partnerships
  • Exploreand grow prospect list utilizing creative ideas for lead generation
  • Attendnetworking events to develop and maintain professional relationships
  • Monitormarketplace, including local and national sports and entertainmentproperties
  • Liaisonwith other departments at DPAC to maximize cross-selling opportunities andshare new ideas
  • Identifynew revenue opportunities by fully activating the marketplace, targetingnew business lines, and creating additional sellable inventory
  • Attendvarious community and charitable functions as a representative of DPAC
  • Manageweekly sales activity including assigned minimum quota of face-to-faceappointments and networking functions
  • Leverageexisting networks, President's Club members, DPAC vendors, communityservice groups, current clients, and other lead generators
  • Developa robust sales pipeline with probability of closing to ensure the volumenecessary to attain revenue goals
  • Establish, maintain and growrelationships with marketing and ad agencies

Sales Calls:
  • Responsible for the design ofsales proposals and presentations for potential corporate partners,including the creation of new ideas & opportunities that drive revenuefor DPAC
  • Determine package pricing based onguidelines from management
  • Solicit new cash partnerships with compelling andcompetitive proposals and in-person presentations
  • Understandcustomer needs, present competitive solutions, negotiate, and close newbusiness and renewals that successfully drive revenue
  • Employsales protocol that encompasses multi-year, multi-event, and early renewalstrategies to maximize sales
  • Sellfull portfolio of DPAC corporate sponsorship products including: Broadwayseries naming rights, on-site signageand displays, print-radio-TV & digital marketing assets, contestpromotions, and ticket and hospitality programs.
  • Workwith DPAC's Marketing department on opportunities to cross sell corporatepartnerships with media partners
  • May negotiate fees or services withclients with management approval

Fulfillment:
  • Responsiblefor overseeing, coordinating and executing corporate partnershipfulfillment.
  • Responsiblefor creating season recap summaries for corporate partners; servicing allcorporate sponsorships through various means including direct contact,newsletters, corporate partner gatherings, etc.
  • Attendsponsored events and promotions including occasional nights, weekends andholidays
  • Educateclients throughout the year on how to fully leverage their participationto maximize ROI/ROO
  • Workcollaboratively with Event Services, Marketing and Ticketing departmentsto ensure fulfillment
  • UtilizeCRM tools to issue invoices, track, measure, and analyze sales activity
  • Conductsurveys, executive focus groups, and sponsor summits to enhance theexperience of DPAC's clients
  • Willwork to create new client initiatives to better serve corporate partner
  • Oversee sponsor projects from start tofinish and ensure client satisfaction recognizingimportance of high renewal rate each season

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that will be Important to your Success:
  • CustomerEngagement:Proposes products, services or process changes that anticipate thecustomer's needs or requests; Conducts joint problem-solving withcustomers; Develops unique value propositions, based on understanding ofwhat the customer needs; Demonstrates persistence in the search for newcustomers for DPAC's products or services
  • BusinessAcumen:Quickly understands which business opportunities are worth pursuing;Solves problems and presents positions in a compelling manner
  • ActionOrientation:Goes the extra mile to make sure results are better than expected;Operates at a rapid pace; manages multiple assignments and projects at thesame time
  • Communication: Is poised and effective when presenting to groups

Salary:
  • Commensurate with experience

Please Note:
  • Position requires ability to work various nights and weekends
  • Position requires strong knowledge and enthusiasm for live entertainment

Requirements
  • A resume outlining your experience andqualifications is required.Pleaseinclude contact information for at least three professional references.
  • A cover letter detailing your salaryrequirements and why you're a great fit for this position is alsorequired.

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