Marketing Assistant – Wasserman
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Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specialises in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music and entertainment. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman’s presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
The Marketing & Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will provide dedicated support across marketing and volunteer operations. The postholder will be responsible for creating and delivering marketing communications, managing partner relationships and developing and implementing a volunteer recruitment and welfare programme. This role is critical in ensuring the success of our events by driving effective communication strategies and ensuring volunteers are recruited, supported and well‑managed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Develop and implement email campaigns for sales, partner engagement and event communications.
* Manage Gold Bond Charity & Business Challenge programmes for the Cambridge Half Marathon (CHM).
* Manage all partners below Tier 1, ensuring contractual rights are fulfilled.
* Support the Marketing Manager with the delivery of email campaigns.
* Coordinate with partners, including charities, to plan event presence and manage consumable orders.
* Develop and maintain a partner rights system across events.
* Manage and respond to media requests.
Volunteer Recruitment & Management (30%)
* Design and deliver a volunteer recruitment programme, including policies, timelines, incentives and campaigns.
* Manage volunteer shift allocation and fill rates using Rosterfy, integrating data into wider communications plans.
* Support onsite volunteer operations, including check‑ins, briefings and role deployment.
* Oversee volunteer welfare, ensuring provision of uniforms, food and camping pitches.
General Support (10%)
* Provide administrative and operational support to the wider team as required.
* Contribute to cross‑team initiatives, assisting with ad‑hoc duties during peak event periods.
Essential Criteria
* Strong copywriting skills with excellent grammar.
* Proven experience in producing and implementing email campaigns.
* Excellent administration and organisational skills.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, particularly with volunteers and community groups.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work evenings and weekends during events.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience using Rosterfy or similar volunteer management platforms.
* Previous experience in event marketing, mass‑participation sport or large‑scale volunteer coordination.
* Knowledge of partner rights management and contract fulfilment.
Key Competencies
* Communication: Clear, persuasive and adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Organisation: Strong planning and time management, able to prioritise multiple projects.
* Relationship Management: Ability to foster positive and productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
* Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
* Teamwork: Collaborative mindset, supporting colleagues across multiple functions.
* Resilience: Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast‑paced event environments.
Additional Information
* Hybrid role with travel required to events and partner meetings.
* Occasional overnight stays during event periods.
* Include details on pension, holiday allowance and other benefits if applicable.
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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