ESPN Network Partnership Success Manager

ESPN Network Partnership Success Manager

(Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Milwaukee, WI)

Good Karma Brands is looking for an ESPN Radio Network and Podcast Partnership Success Manager who thrives in a positive, fast-paced, in-office, team-based environment, strives to be proactive and follow through, is a fast learner, and is passionate about assisting our sales teams in coordinating relationships with our advertising partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for organization, an eagerness to dive into the sales world, and the adaptability to handle every day being a new adventure.

GKB is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports and news to build brands and connect with fans through audio, video, digital and events. With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal, and USA TODAY. Take a look at Good Karma Brands here.

Daily Tasks of a Partnership Success Manager:

• Function as the Internal Project Manager, driving both the pre-sale and post-sale process internally and externally with advertising partners
• Serve as point of contact for all materials needed for execution of campaign. Support partnership maintenance
• Gather assets and create post analysis
• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, operations, programming, and production
• Work closely with the Marketing team to brainstorm on promotional elements for campaign and follow through on executional details
• Own the assembly and execution of partner-facing campaigns by utilizing templates within DIGIDECK and PowerPoint, tailoring content to specific partner goals and objectives
• Support process of ensuring partner satisfaction with implementing agency requests and maintaining contracted scheduled orders
• Aid billing department with clearing discrepancies and collections
• Help Account Executives prospect for new business opportunities and build our sales narrative and story
• Understand both the radio and digital audio business, including podcasting, to help drive digital ad sales revenue streams
• Think strategically and look for ways to improve the process of providing customer service
• Leverage AI-powered tools to support daily workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance productivity across campaign execution, reporting, and internal collaboration
• Cement yourself as a trusted advisor with Account Executives and partners and drive continued value of our products and services
• Assist multiple Account Executives to support and drive our collected sales efforts
• Operate in a high transparency accountability environment and maintain diligent use of Salesforce
• Be proactive in creating and finding solutions to daily challenges throughout the office and GKB
• Be expected to attend in-person occasional company trainings or internal meetings at GKB Home Office or other selected location
• Other assigned sales tasks as determined by leadership and based on partnerships
• Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Listen, Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Teamwork, and Follow Through

Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:

• 3 years of partner facing experience either in sales or account management
• Interest in sales, marketing, and leadership long-term
• Radio and Digital experience are a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI
• Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• With this career, you are required to hold a valid driver’s license

Hours/Salary/Benefits:

Pay Transparency: The anticipated salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $50,000 - $90,000. The salary rate is to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

This is an exempt role with a competitive base salary. This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals. The position will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Opportunity for Growth:

Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers no later than January 16, 2026. All are encouraged to apply.

About Good Karma Brands:

As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.

With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.

For a full list of assets and more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com.

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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.