Background: 

Anthem Sports & Entertainment is a prominent multinational media company specializing in the production, distribution, and broadcasting of high-quality content across various sports and entertainment genres. Founded in 2010, Anthem has established itself as a leading provider of niche programming, catering to passionate fanbases worldwide. The company owns and operates several popular networks and platforms, including Fight Network, GameTV, Game+ and AXS TV and HDNET Movies, on linear, FAST and VOD platforms, offering a diverse range of content that spans combat sports, gaming, movies, and music. Anthem's commitment to innovation and excellence is evident in its strategic acquisitions and partnerships, aimed at expanding its reach and enhancing viewer experiences. One of Anthem Sports & Entertainment's most significant ventures is its ownership and management of Anthem Sports Group, made up of TNA Wrestling, formerly known as IMPACT Wrestling, Invicta FC and Fight Network.

TNA, acquired by Anthem in 2017, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 2002, and it has been a key player in the professional wrestling industry. TNA Wrestling owns and distributes a proprietary library of 6,000+ hours’ worth of premium content and produces over 200 hours of new content per year, with distribution spanning 120+ countries in over 10 languages. Known for its high-octane matches, compelling storylines, and a roster of talented athletes, TNA Wrestling has cultivated a loyal fanbase and continues to grow under Anthem's leadership. The promotion airs weekly episodes, pay-per-view events, and special shows, all of which are broadcast on Anthem's platforms, as well as international networks, digital platforms, and social media, ensuring extensive coverage and accessibility for wrestling enthusiasts. Because of the large base of owned IP, TNA has potential for other revenue streams from merchandise, talent monetization, video games, and access to all brand licensing opportunities globally.

Invicta FC, established in 2012, and acquired by Anthem in 2021, is a premier MMA brand showcasing elite women fighters and often pioneering the evolution of women’s mixed martial arts, currently producing between 6 live events and targeting up to ten live events per year (as phase 1 of its growth) and 30+ hours of live content annually. Invicta FC has a library of over 500 historic fights featuring the greatest women fighters. Invicta FC has established the careers of many MMA female superstars and has an international roster of world ranked Athletes. The operation has international distribution on leading platforms in 75+ countries and 100M homes, with 5M annual YouTube watch hours. Invicta’s strategic plan calls for expansion beyond MMA and the promotion considers itself in “pole position” to speak for women’s’ combat sports globally and the culture and ethos that represents.

Established in 2004, Fight Network is a premier 24/7 multi-platform combat sports network dedicated to covering elite combat sports, broadcasting live and classic fights from around the world. Covering mixed martial arts, boxing, wresting, traditional martial arts and more, Fight Network is distributed on linear platforms in sports tiers in 10+ countries with 2.1M households and operates a FAST channel that accesses 50M+ connected TVs and OTT homes. Fight Network delivers a passionate fan base and is recognized as the destination for combat sports enthusiasts around the world with 500+ hours of live and original content annually. It also carries and serves as a marketing vehicle for the Anthem properties.

The synergy between Anthem Sports & Entertainment and Anthem Sports Group exemplifies Anthem's strategic approach to content diversification and audience engagement. By integrating the Anthem Sports Group operations into its portfolio, Anthem has leveraged its media assets to enhance the visibility and popularity of professional wrestling, female MMA and combat sports. This integration allows for cross-promotion and content sharing, maximizing the reach and impact of both entities. Anthem's dedication to delivering premium sports and entertainment content, combined with its innovative distribution strategies, positions it as a dynamic force in the media landscape, continuously adapting to the evolving preferences of its global audience.

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Position Summary:

The President, Anthem Sports Group will be a visionary leader with deep experience in live events and a track record of success in elevating brands and driving revenue growth. This individual will be responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the company, ensuring Anthem Sports group becomes a major player in the wrestling, MMA and live events industry. The President will work closely with ownership, key stakeholders, including talent, media partners, sponsors, and fans, to enhance the brand’s presence and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibility to deliver the targeted financial results and oversee all aspects of the business operations.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic and fiscally sound plan to elevate the Anthem Sports Group brands and expand their market share.

• Nurture the continuing development and refinement of the company’s vision, strategy, business models and business plans, key initiatives, and ensure their successful implementation.

• Manage and develop key high level relations and partnerships to drive growth and expansion.

• Manage internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage, motivate and lead a high performing team of senior executives and leadership group and instill a sense of pride, passion, dedication, loyalty and cohesiveness within team members ensuring a close, collegial and fun working environment.

• Lead management of the resolution of critical business issues.

• Drive revenue growth through; expanded global licensing and distribution revenues, increasing SVOD subscribers and revenue, live event attendance, digital content monetization, merchandising, talent exposure.

• Oversee all aspects of business operations, including finance, marketing, production, and human resources.

• Design an optimal profitable production model to maximize quality and audience engagement.

• Deliver exceptional live events to significantly increase the size of audience and event revenue.

• Cultivate strong relationships with talent, ensuring talent development and retention.

• Enhance fan engagement through compelling storytelling, high-quality programming, and interactive and digital experiences.

• Explore and capitalize on new business opportunities, including international expansion and partnerships and manage external facing public relations.

• Review operating results of the organization; compare results to established objectives and take steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.

• Establish and maintain a highly effective system of communications.

• Promote a diverse and highly inclusive workplace for management staff and event staff as well as partners, vendors and customers.

Qualifications:

• Entrepreneurial: Able to manage in a nimble, nonhierarchical organizational structure, devising creative solutions to maximize resource efficiency.

• Analytical: Synthesize very complex and/or diverse information sets; anticipate potential problems or issues and takes corrective measures; sharp and agile in reaction to quickly developing situations; able to write, read, negotiate and close complex agreements.

• Business Acumen: Strong business intuition; understand financial, legal and customer implications of all decisions; displays orientation toward profitability; strong knowledge of marketplace and competition; ability to not only spot opportunities but exploit opportunities; constantly looking for ways to grow and improve business; open-minded toward new business opportunities.

• Communication Skills: Speak clearly and persuasively; respond well to questions; strong group presentation skills; write clearly and informatively; present numerical data effectively; able to read, interpret and critically analyze written and quantitative information.

• Customer Orientation: Constantly set expectations and tone to anticipate the wishes and requirements of all customer segments.

• Management Skills: Ability to plan, communicate and monitor all work assignments properly matching responsibility to appropriate staff members; set challenging and realistic expectations and monitor delegated activities; be available to staff; ensure programs are in place for regular performance feedback; coach, mentor and develop employees.

• Revenue Orientation: Constantly set expectations and tone to drive revenue growth through sponsorship and marketing partners, premium experiences for fans and through other sales, marketing and business development opportunities.

• Team Building Skills: Build a strong, cohesive and diverse work force; treat all people with respect; work with integrity and ethically; uphold company values; maintain confidentiality; recruit and retain high-performing staff.

• Innovation: Embrace creativity and forward-thinking approaches to content creation, technology, and distribution to stay ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape.

Experience:

• Ability to build long term plans and implement processes and procedures to achieve them.

• Proven track record in live events, content creation and experiential marketing.

• Recent executive experience operating within experiential/live entertainment.

• Proven track record creating compelling, special and lasting consumer experiences.

• Strong background in negotiating licensing and distribution arrangements.

• Strong background in monetizing social media.

• Familiarity with divergent economic models of platform partners in order to optimize results.

• High level relationships in the media industry to allow “top to top” meetings to occur.

• Sufficient understanding of technology to manage executives in this area.

• Ability to balance the creative process with financial targets and profitability.

• Marketing, direct marketing, digital/social marketing management experience.

• Direct marketing/database/CRM and email marketing experience.

• Salesforce creation, implementation, management and review.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, including marketing and media partnerships.

• Established relationships with convention centers and other entertainment venues.

• Ability to build strong relationships with outside vendors; possess strong negotiation skills.

Executive/Financial Leadership:

• Demonstrated sound organizational and coordination skills for delegated tasks.

• Thoughtful yet decisive in making decisions toward action and results.

• Financially and operationally minded with discipline, structure and measurable systems.

• Proven ability to maximize profit.

• Experience delivering shareholder value creation and ensuring alignment with a Board/parent company.

• Attention to detail, especially in respect to operational and financial details.

• Business builder who has developed smaller businesses into highly profitable larger ones.

• Entrepreneurial, leading expansion through calculated risk-taking and innovation.

• Collaborative in style, but ultimately, firm, decisive and unmistakably “in charge.”

• Effective leader with strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work effectively at all levels from top to bottom.

• Team-oriented with a healthy and positive attitude.

• Possesses excellent verbal and written skills.

• Experience developing planning tools, budgets, projections, etc.

• Confidence in presenting plans and projections to a Board.

Background Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in a field of general business or other applicable field of study and/or more than 15 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience within live experiential entertainment, including music, performing arts, commercial entertainment, sports, media, event creation, event marketing, etc.

• A law degree (J.D.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) or other advanced degree a plus.