Partnership Marketing Seasonal Assistant

Position: Partnership Marketing Seasonal
Department: Media & Marketing
Reports to: Director of Partnership Marketing
Status: Seasonal, Hourly
ROLE OVERVIEW: The Kansas City Chiefs are seeking a Partnership Marketing Seasonal to help develop branded content, platforms and activations that drive fan engagement and unlock long-term partnership value. With a penchant for developing strong ideas backed by meaningful insights, this position will sit at the intersection of Brand Marketing and Partnerships to deliver compelling, mutually beneficial programs rooted in the Chiefs brand strategy and fan insights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Play a key role within the team by helping to develop breakthrough ideas for Chiefs-first partnership marketing – originating bold, culturally relevant activation platforms, branded content and campaigns.
• Help brainstorm brand-led activation ideas designed to scale into partnership opportunities, as well as sales-led programs tailored to partner needs.
• Leverage fan, consumer, and cultural insights to inform ideation and activation development.
• Ensure all partnership marketing efforts are aligned with the Chiefs’ long-term brand strategy and fan-first priorities.
• Work closely with the Partnerships team to support new business pitches and evolve existing partner programs with Chiefs-centric creative.
• Leverage excellent writing skills to assist with ideation write-ups, branded content scripts and programming decks.
• Collaborate with production, social, digital, fan engagement, and partnerships teams to bring ideas to life across channels.
• Support the transition from concept to execution, ensuring creative ideas are realized with quality, clarity, and consistency.
• Assist with production shoots as needed, from gathering supplies and props to printing out scripts and procuring wardrobe items.
• Stay current on creative trends, entertainment, sports culture, and brand storytelling across industries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or related field.
• Creative portfolio required, showcasing original thinking, campaign development, and integrated activations.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and bring ideas from concept through execution.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on creative mindset.
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays aligned with the football calendar.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: This position plays a key role in ideating and bringing to life exemplary creative solutions that further the Chiefs brand while delivering meaningful impact for our partners.