Sponsorship Account Manager

About BLAST

At BLAST, we’re all about creating extraordinary live and digital experiences — from arena-packing esports tournaments to unforgettable content that engages fans around the globe. We Make It Bold by challenging the norm and delivering fresh, creative formats that redefine what’s possible in the industry. We Make It Together by building close, collaborative partnerships with world-leading game publishers and brands to produce truly world-class results. And we Make It Happen by bringing energy, precision, and a problem-solving mindset to everything we do — across games like Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and Fortnite.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and share our passion for pushing boundaries, we’d love to hear from you.

The team

This role focuses on managing and delivering sponsorship rights across multiple titles and event series. As part of our Partnerships team, you’ll ensure flawless execution of contracted rights — including broadcast assets, digital content, on-site activations, hospitality, and more. You’ll build strong partner relationships, anticipate needs, and consistently elevate the partner experience.

Our culture is informal and collaborative, with everyone involved in both planning and execution. We value every voice and welcome open discussions — from creative ideas to technical approaches. We’re always looking to improve, learn, and evolve, and we encourage you to share your perspective. While we move quickly, our priority is ensuring everyone enjoys being part of the team at BLAST.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day Sponsorship Account Manager for assigned partners
• Manage the briefing, creation, approval, and delivery of all partner assets, content, signage, and activations
• Coordinate with internal teams: creative, broadcast, content, sales, event operations - to ensure timely delivery of rights
• Work closely with content teams and partners in preparation for media days, including on-site oversight during shoots
• Oversee all on-site partner delivery during events, including:
• Broadcast integrations
• Stage activations
• Booth setups
• Hospitality and VIP experiences
• Host partners and provide structured venue tours, explaining broadcast areas, backstage operations, fan zones, hospitality spaces, and how/where their sponsorship elements appear throughout the event
• Serve as the primary on-the-ground contact for partners, ensuring a smooth and professional experience from load-in to show close
• Collaborate with social/media teams to ideate, plan, and publish partner content aligned with their objectives
• Make real-time decisions during live events to protect timelines, meet partner expectations, and support show integrity
• Support post-event reporting, recap decks, and metrics

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both internally and externally
• 3–5 years of direct experience in brand or account management, client service, media or entertainment, advertising or activation agencies
• Proven account management and project management experience
• Experience working live events (activations, sports, concerts, conventions, etc.)
• Excellent time-management; ability to meet tight internal deadlines
• High attention to detail when reviewing assets and deliverables
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and solution-oriented under pressure
• Confidence to make informed judgment calls that best support partners and internal teams
• Ability to handle challenging or high-expectation clients professionally
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally, including weekends for live events

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Unlimited sick leave
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Private healthcare: 75% premium covered for employees, 50% for eligible dependents
• 401(k) with 4% employer match, auto-enrollment, and 1-year vesting