About the role
Role Overview
Electronic Arts is hiring a Senior Manager to join the EA SPORTS Business Development Talent team, dedicated to leading Live Service talent across the EA SPORTS FC and EA SPORTS F1 franchises. The role involves shaping global talent strategy, securing talent, and acting as a key representative for the business development team. The position reports to the Director of Business Development, Talent.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of long-term strategy for historical athletes across EA SPORTS FC and EA SPORTS F1 franchises, with a focus on live service.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including studio, partnership marketing, finance, legal, and athlete marketing.
- Ensure contract templates and pitch documents are up to date and include all required rights.
- Work with internal and external insights and data teams to ensure strategy is objectively informed and ROI is established.
- Advise and shape rights requirements to suit business needs.
- Provide guidance on talent budgets and develop best practices for talent engagement in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
- Establish consistent terms and efficient practices across EA by working with other Business Development counterparts.
- Build and maintain relationships with major athlete representation and talent agencies.
- Manage external agency relationships as the day-to-day point of contact.
- Own and manage talent trackers, status documents, and internal stakeholder updates.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in commercial rights, talent relations, and licensing within sport, entertainment, gaming, or media.
- Strong interest, knowledge, and understanding of the sports industry, specifically global football and Formula 1.
- Proven track record of negotiating and securing high-profile talent and athlete agreements.
- Deep understanding of licensing and intellectual property rights.
- Ability to react and manage fast-paced, high-volume talent needs for ongoing game operations for Live service.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop long-term talent roadmaps aligned with franchise goals.
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Established network of relationships with major talent agencies, athlete representatives, and sports management firms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data and insights to inform talent selection and measure ROI.
Location and Work Model
- Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Worker Type: Regular Employee
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts creates entertainment experiences for players and fans globally. The company values adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity.
Benefits and Wellness
The company employs a holistic approach to benefits, which may include:
- Healthcare coverage
- Mental well-being support
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off
- Family leaves
- Complimentary games
Equal Opportunity
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment of qualified applicants with criminal records is considered in accordance with applicable law, and workplace accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.