Client Strategist

PlayOn is looking for a highly creative, growth‑minded Client Strategist to help lead development and execution of sponsorships and brand partnerships for the company’s National Ad Sales division. This role plays a key part in developing our brand story and associated marketing materials, building sponsorship opportunities, conceptualizing and executing research initiatives, and optimizing client execution workflows.

Outcomes You’ll Deliver

• Partnership Strategy – Participate in the development of MaxPreps’ GTM strategy informed by research, analytics, and creative storytelling
• Sponsorship Development – Work with internal teams to turn existing and net‑new editorial content and franchises into compelling sponsorships for brand partners
• Research & Innovation – Derive impactful audience data and insights to be used for brand pitches and marketplace engagement
• Sales Collaboration & Client Execution – Collaborate with Sales to influence revenue pipeline and activate with clients during key pre‑and post‑sale workflows

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Company Overview

PlayOn is a dynamic growth‑stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. Backed by KKR, our family of brands—including GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps—empowers schools with innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our fan engagement platform is the only one that offers event ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise sales, and website management in one place. We save administrators time so they can focus on what truly matters : supporting the students, staff, and fans who bring their programs to life.

Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, we help create more instant replays, last‑minute comebacks, and moments that get watched over and over again.

When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.

Why you’ll love working at PlayOn

Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions.

This is a growth‑stage company, so your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve.

Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team.

The Benefits We Offer

Note : Must be a full‑time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part‑time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.

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