Senior Director, Inclusion

Job Description

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world's greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The company is comprised
of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME ; sports, fashion, events, and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing, and brand licensing.

The Role and What You'll Do:

Endeavor's Impact , Inclusion and Advocacy Team is looking for an executive to lead inclusion strategy for
On Location / IMG Events , based in New York . The Sr. Director will lead diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the organization and contribute to relevant business initiatives. The goal of the position is to 1) significantly i mpact workforce composition by increasing the number
of individuals from underrepresented and historically excluded groups , and 2) develop and implement strategies and programs that increase retention, productivity, career progression, culture and belonging for all employees from underrepresented and historically excluded backgrounds .

Inclusion Strategy and Implementation
• Collaborate with the
On Location BU leader to develop and implement a comprehensive, tailored inclusion strategy with clear accountability metrics aimed at attracting, retaining , and advancing underrepresented employees across all facets
of the employee journey, in partnership with the Impact, Inclusion, and Advocacy team.
• Project manage the implementation of inclusion strategy across a variety of stakeholders and internal groups including communications, recruitment, early careers, learning and organizational development, human resources, management, and leadership
• Meet regularly with leadership to review strategy and use data and metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement and recommend new tailored solutions .
• Recommend specific pipeline , industry partnerships and branding opportunities to
our Impact, Inclusion and Advocacy Social Innovation division

Culture and Belonging
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify inclusion-related trends within the company
• Support employee- led culture groups , taskforces and inclusion programming
• Recommend and oversee implementation of relevant trainings and capacity building exercises for leadership, people managers and the general employee population
• Support HR B usiness P artners to develop and implement support system for employees from underrepresented groups, particularly new hires
• Identify and provide recommendations for cultural initiatives and bias interrupters
• Act as Impact , Inclusion and Advocacy liaison with business unit leadership and employee base
• Support team and company-wide Impact , Inclusion and Advocacy priorities as needed

You Have These: 
• 7+ years of work experience
• Experience working in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space, or on social change initiatives
• Possess exceptional written and verbal skills, attention to detail and ability to distill and present complex information into clear, concise, and engaging communications with a particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Proven track record with building strong relationships with internal and external business partners
• Understand the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and demonstrate a willingness to help others
• Experience working with executive leadership and cross-divisional teams to implement organizational change
• Experience n avigating the dynamics of large, multifaceted organizations .  

We'd Love If You Also Have These: 
• 3+ years working at an advertising, marketing, sports, events, or experiential business
• Demonstrate passion for creating inclusive corporate cultures with a history of executing inclusive campaigns and initiatives
• Exercise creativity, strategic thinking, and determination to drive our company culture of employee engagement and an inclusive workplace forward
• Exercise expert judgment and sensitivity in all communications and conversations
• Previous experience as an H uman R esources B usiness P artner
• Leadership and/or organizational management experience
• Thrive in a matrixed, dynamic environment

How we work: 

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week and remotely on Friday. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$131,250 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$175,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0jb2m-3-145-152-242-42 in your application.