Overview
Events Sponsorship Coordinator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Mission Matters Media
Title: Events Sponsorship Coordinator
Company: Mission Matters Media
Location: Los Angeles, CA
About Mission Matters
Mission Matters is a media and marketing company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, executives, nonprofits, and purpose-driven organizations amplify their stories through podcasts, publishing, events, and strategic marketing.
Each year, Mission Matters produces over 100 events, including 60–70 networking events, conferences, executive roundtables, and industry gatherings throughout Los Angeles. Our mission is to create meaningful connections that inspire growth, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact.
About the Role
Mission Matters is seeking an Events Sponsorship Manager / Associate to drive sponsorship sales and develop strategic partnerships across our growing portfolio of events.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys networking, building relationships, and closing partnership opportunities. You’ll represent Mission Matters throughout the Los Angeles business community while helping expand our sponsorship ecosystem and deliver exceptional sponsor experiences.
This position is based in Los Angeles and requires regular attendance at Mission Matters events and conferences. Hybrid flexibility is available on non-event days.
Responsibilities
- Prospect, identify, and secure sponsorships for Mission Matters events and initiatives.
- Drive sponsorship revenue through outbound outreach and relationship development.
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships with sponsors and strategic partners.
- Attend Mission Matters events throughout Los Angeles to network and generate sponsorship opportunities.
- Represent Mission Matters at conferences, networking events, and industry gatherings.
- Develop sponsorship proposals, presentations, partnership packages, and pitch decks.
- Manage the sponsorship pipeline and maintain accurate CRM records.
- Coordinate sponsor communications before, during, and after events.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote sponsors across podcasts, social media, email campaigns, and events.
- Support event planning, sponsor activations, and post-event reporting.
- Assist with sponsorship negotiations and contract management.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure an outstanding sponsor experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, business development, event sales, marketing, or a related field.
- Based in the Los Angeles area and able to attend frequent in-person events.
- Proven ability to develop relationships and close partnership opportunities.
- Excellent networking, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with media companies, events, startups, investors, nonprofit organizations, or executive communities.
- Existing network within the Los Angeles business community.
- Experience creating sponsorship proposals, partnership presentations, or sales materials.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $3,000–$4,500/month (depending on experience)
- Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Professional growth within a rapidly growing media and marketing company
- Opportunity to build relationships with entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and nonprofit leaders
- Travel opportunities as the company expands
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where initiative and creativity are encouraged
