Associate Director of Media Sales

Hey there, Future Director of Media Sales @ Better Collective, Playmaker!

Our mission is to be the world's leading digital sports media company, making sports entertainment more engaging and transparent for fans worldwide. Better Collective is the team behind Playmaker - an industry leading sports publisher and podcast network featuring stars like Shaquille O'Neal, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Angel Reese, and Marshawn Lynch - alongside other top brands such as Action Network, BolaVIP, HLTV, and Yardbarker.

This role is for you if you are a builder at heart. You spot commercial opportunities across brands and platforms and turn them into long-term partnerships. You love the chase, the pitch, and the craft of packaging social, video, and audio content that brands are excited to buy. If you want to influence commercial strategy and work across fast-growing media brands, this role is for you.

How You'll Make an Impact Here are some of the ways you'll contribute to our mission :

• Develop and close new business across PlaymakerHQ , Action Network , and The Nation Network , driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships.
• Prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close branded content and media deals across digital, social, and creator-led platforms.
• Build strong relationships with brands and agencies while managing a structured territory and revenue pipeline.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across content, production, talent, and marketing to package compelling commercial programs.

The Ideal Profile : Is This You? Here's what helps people succeed in this role :

Meet the Team & Your Future at BC You'll be working closely with our US Head of Sales Paul Pirotta, a collaborative commercial leader who values ownership, accountability, and long-term partnership building. He brings experience in scaling high-performing sales teams across digital media and creator partnerships.

What We Offer : Perks, Growth & Culture We invest in our people. Here's a look at what it's like to work at Better Collective.

Benefits & Perks

Your Growth & Our Culture

What's Good About Working Here :

Ready to Join? We're excited to learn more about you! Here's how to apply and what to expect.

Our Interview Process :

Application Review : Our team personally reviews every application.

Intro Chat : An initial conversation with someone from our Talent or People team.

Information Request : We may reach out for additional information or clarification at any stage.

Team Interviews : Depending on the role, you'll meet with team members and / or leaders for deeper conversations.

Assessment / Final Interview : This may include a practical task, a personality or work style assessment, and / or additional team meetings.

Offer!

Reference Checks : We will conduct reference checks at some point before your start date.

Our process can vary by country and role, but we'll always keep you informed at every step.

For candidates based in New York, the annual base salary for this role is $110,000-$150,000 plus a competitive commission structure tied to quarterly revenue performance.