Position Title: Brand Marketing Coordinator

Circle, Department: Brand Strategy

Status (E/NE, FT/PT): Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Reports to: Director, Brand Marketing

Summary

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

As the Brand Marketing Coordinator, you support the Brand Strategy team with involvement in brand-extensions including Merchandising, Events, Game Presentation, Social Media and Influencer Marketing which will all benefit from your ability to provide day-to-day support of amplifying the brand.

We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat demeanor that can connect with a diverse population, and we are excited to meet you!

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee game day concourse experiential activations including set up & tear down for all Pistons home games. Ensuring alignment with Operations, Game Presentation & Partnerships to improve the Detroit fan experience.
• Responsible for Pistons archival assets within Little Caesar's Arena, working collaboratively with ISE curators to maintain and update Pistons memorabilia.
• Partner with Director, Brand Marketing to complete all phases of experiences and events.
• Inclusive of owning, ideating, planning, and implementing internal and external facing events and facilitating post event/initiative summaries, surveys or recaps where necessary.
• Assist with planning and execution of all big brand initiatives within the organization inclusive of monthly initiatives and theme nights and department-specific strategy pillars that tie back to the overarching brand narrative.
• Works collaboratively to ensure cohesion and alliance of all activities that touch the fan across various departments, including Revenue, Marketing, Production, Social Media, PR, Community & Social Responsibility etc.
• Participate in team meetings and creative brainstorms around internal processes, client trends or needs, deliverables, or general matters specific to brand growth and development.
• Assist Director, Brand Marketing with key partner, influencer & retail executions by handling travel, accommodations, contracts, talent gifting, and event credentials where necessary and as it relates to building the brand.
• Handle creative requests and budget tracking for Brand Strategy department.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Marketing, Communications and/or Events
• High-energy, creative and results driven marketer who is a self-starter that can work across functional matrix team
• Highly organized and meticulous with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing and able to work extended hours, including games and events on nights and weekends
• Passionate about brand storytelling, creative solutions and brand building
• Outstanding professionalism and polish in demeanor
• Naturally curious and stays apprised of cultural trends, local trends, industry trends, and new brand-building methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health author