Group Head - Content
The Group Head - Content at WPP Media is a pivotal role within the company's global media collective, focusing on leading sports partnerships and sponsorships. This position is based in Gurgaon, India, and involves managing brand collaborations across major sports properties, including leagues, franchises, and large-scale sporting events. The role requires a dynamic professional capable of driving end-to-end sponsorship deals and executing multi-platform campaigns.
Key responsibilities include leading and managing sports sponsorships and brand partnerships across various properties and sports leagues. The role involves developing pitches, conducting commercial negotiations, handling contracting, and overseeing execution. The Group Head will conceptualize and execute comprehensive sponsorship campaigns that encompass broadcast integrations, digital initiatives, influencer collaborations, and on-ground activations. Additionally, the position entails managing team and athlete partnerships, including content planning, shoot coordination, and performance tracking.
Candidates should possess 5–6 years of experience in sports marketing, sponsorships, partnerships, or brand solutions. A strong understanding of the sports sponsorship ecosystem, including events like the IPL, Pro Kabaddi, ISL, and ICC events, is essential. Experience in brand integrations, athlete partnerships, and on-ground activations is required. The role demands strong skills in client servicing, presentations, negotiation, and stakeholder management. Experience working with sports agencies, media agencies, or brand partnerships teams is preferred, and an MBA or PGDM in Marketing or Sports Management is advantageous.
WPP Media offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical insurance, group retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. The company fosters a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing employees with opportunities to work on high-profile brands and innovative campaigns. WPP Media's commitment to employee growth and development makes it an attractive workplace for professionals seeking to advance their careers in the media industry.