Director of Strategic Initiatives, Streaming

Do you lose sleep over a product P&L? Is solid business acumen one of your strongest qualities? Are you a master in bringing cross-functional teams together to tackle the most pressing issues?  

PlayOn is looking to hire a Director of Strategic Initiatives, Streaming to develop and execute strategies for driving the future success of streaming products.  This role leverages data-driven insights and fosters collaboration by utilizing influential leadership across departments.  The ideal candidate will excel in strategic planning, competitive analysis, and business acumen to ensure the long-term health of this product line. 

THE OUTCOMES WE EXPECT.   

Drive consumer acquisition and lifetime value tied to the streaming products offered to our consumers. 

- Outcome/Key Result: Increase subscriber LTV and ARPU through new products and content distribution. 

- Outcome/Key Result: Increase consumer engagement across multiple platforms. 

- Outcome/Key Result: Identify market expansion opportunities 

Growth Strategy Development  

The Director of Strategic Initiatives, Streaming, takes full ownership of the success of our streaming products. They are passionate about developing and implementing comprehensive growth strategies focusing on maximizing consumer revenue growth, engagement, and lifetime value that drive long-term success and align with the company’s vision. They utilize a scientist’s mindset to conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis, then collaborate with the product team to place bets and prioritize future product developments and market expansion opportunities.   

Impactful Program Management  

The Director leads and manages high-impact projects and programs from conception through execution, establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to keep stakeholders informed and ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.  

Financial Model Optimization  

This role partners with the finance team to develop and refine financial models that support strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and profitability goals. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

The Director of Strategic Initiatives, Streaming, excels at cross-functional leadership, bridging departments like product, finance, marketing, and operations, along with external stakeholders, to drive sustained growth in streaming initiatives. 

• Highly organized and disciplined, with a passion for working with growth data 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with employees at all levels, including C-suite and board members  
• Strong project management and PMO skills  
• Significant attention to detail; no balls get dropped  
• Experience with program management and exerting influential leadership across departments to achieve business goals 
• Operating and consulting experience would be a major plus  
• Experience operating in or working with a company our size in the growth stage (revenue, employees) with a consumer target market 

• Ownership over Participation: You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges. 

• Team over Stars: You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed. 

• Growth over Comfort: You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.  

• Fairness over Popularity: You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off in the off-season. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Unlimited PTO 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.