Department: Marketing / Brand Marketing
Location: New York, NY (Manhattan HQ)
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Senior Brand Marketing Manager
WHO WE ARE
Venum is the #1 combat sports brand in the world, trusted by elite athletes and worn across the UFC, boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, BJJ, and training communities worldwide. Our products are built for performance, authenticity, and athletes who live the fight game.
As Venum expands its North American headquarters in New York, we are building a strong grassroots marketing engine that connects the brand directly with athletes, gyms, communities, and fans across the country. Our strategy focuses on authentic engagement within combat sports while supporting the brand’s growth into Team Sports, Football, and other performance categories.
The Event & Community Marketing Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that Venum remains deeply connected to the communities that define the brand.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are hiring an Event & Community Marketing Manager to lead Venum’s grassroots marketing initiatives across North America.
This role will manage event activations, community engagement programs, athlete appearances, and partnerships with gyms, tournaments, and organizations within the combat sports ecosystem. The position requires someone who understands the culture of combat sports and can translate that authenticity into impactful brand experiences.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-driven, and passionate about building strong communities around sport and performance.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Event Marketing & Activations
- Plan and execute brand activations at key events including:
- Fight weeks and major boxing or MMA events
- Amateur tournaments and competitions
- Trade shows and industry events
- Community-based sports events
- Manage logistics, vendor coordination, event planning, and on-site execution.
- Ensure Venum maintains a strong and professional presence at events through brand displays, athlete appearances, product showcases, and fan engagement activities.
Community Engagement & Grassroots Marketing
- Develop and manage programs that strengthen Venum’s relationships with:
- Combat sports gyms
- Coaches and trainers
- Amateur athletes and rising prospects
- Local sports communities
- Support initiatives that expand the brand’s grassroots presence across boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, BJJ, and emerging sports categories.
- Identify opportunities for Venum to engage with communities through sponsorships, partnerships, and events.
Athlete & Ambassador Support
- Work with the Partnerships and Brand teams to support athlete appearances and community activations.
- Coordinate athlete participation at events, gyms, training camps, and promotional opportunities.
- Help amplify athlete partnerships through on-the-ground activations and content opportunities.
Brand Experience & Storytelling
- Ensure every Venum event or community activation reflects the brand’s values of authenticity, performance, and athlete-first culture.
- Collaborate with the content and marketing teams to capture event content for social media, marketing campaigns, and brand storytelling.
Event Planning & Budget Management
- Manage event planning timelines and budgets for community activations.
- Track event performance and ensure initiatives are aligned with brand and commercial objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and maximize impact across events.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
- Senior Brand Marketing Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- E-Commerce Director North America
- Creative and Content teams
- Partnerships and athlete management teams
- External event partners, gyms, promoters, and community organizations
WHAT YOU BRING
- 4–6+ years of experience in event marketing, sports marketing, community marketing, or brand activations.
- Experience working within sports, fitness, or lifestyle brands preferred.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple events and activations simultaneously.
- Strong relationship-building skills with athletes, coaches, partners, and community leaders.
- Passion for combat sports and understanding of the culture surrounding MMA, boxing, BJJ, and related disciplines.
- Ability to travel frequently for events and activations.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Venum has a strong presence at key industry events, fight weeks, and tournaments.
- Community engagement initiatives strengthen the brand’s connection with gyms and athletes.
- Events consistently deliver memorable brand experiences and generate meaningful engagement.
- Athlete activations and community partnerships reinforce Venum’s leadership in combat sports.
- Grassroots marketing initiatives help drive brand awareness and support product growth across categories.
WHY VENUM
- Work for the #1 combat sports brand in the world
- Be part of building Venum’s North American headquarters in New York
- Work closely with elite athletes, gyms, and communities
- Play a key role in strengthening the brand’s grassroots presence and cultural impact
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This role will be compensated with a good-faith pay range of $90,000–$110,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. Final base pay will depend on several factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications or professional licenses, and overall performance throughout the interview process.
This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and a 401(k)-matching program. This role may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus award. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. Venum offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the New York City Fair Chance Act and applicable law), domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
A job description for this position is available and has been provided as part of the job posting. The duties and responsibilities described in the job description are intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this role and may be modified by the Company as needed based on business requirements. The job description does not limit the Company’s ability to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, or reporting relationships, and may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the role or the needs of the business.
