Vice President of Media - New Business & Content Development

Job Summary :

The Vice President of Media-New Business & Content Development will drive the growth of our emerging media line of business while overseeing all content and business development efforts for the Hall of Fame Village Media, the Media division at the publicly traded Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (the "Company";

NASDAQ : HOFV, HOFVW). The VP of Media-New Business & Content Development should be an experienced media professional combined with start-up experience to help drive overall growth for this line of business at HOFV.

This position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and be a key member of the executive leadership team.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Create & implement overall media strategy for the business.
• Meeting / Relationship Development with key media channels including agencies, studios, development houses.
• Deliver new media deals across multiple platforms including film / tv / direct to consumer streaming. This would also include additional media platforms such as : print media, art, and other forms of content delivery across multiple business verticals.
• Provide ongoing recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Drive new business development activity to include : event development, sponsorship / partnership growth by category, evaluate new business verticals for company growth, support selection of key operational partners that will also generate revenue / sponsorship activity.
• Key part of developing original programming concepts consistent with the goals and objectives of the company and the Media Division.
• Identify marketable storylines, narratives, and content opportunities relating to the company, the game of football, and / or the sports and entertainment industries.
• Understand and adapt to current market conditions and network mandates to enhance revenue potential of company development efforts.
• Support the flow of information by keeping departments updated on development efforts.
• Track, monitor, and oversee the status of all media business relationships and contract administration.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, display decisiveness, and show adaptability.
• Translate concepts into tactical plans of action and experiment quickly in new content formats.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within the entertainment community including agents, managers, producers, production companies, studios, networks, and emerging talent.
• Create content and business development efforts to support media for all forms of distribution.
• All other duties as assigned.

FULL-TIME / SALARY / EXEMPT

Requirements

Core Competencies :

• Vision and Strategic Thinking : Addresses issues preemptively, thinks strategically, and anticipates needs and priorities.
• Entrepreneurship : Champions innovation and encourages new ideas. Builds momentum to get things done by communicating clearly and consistently.

Acts decisively. Helps others to successfully manage organizational change. Recognizes successes and informed risk-taking.

Integrity : Is ethical and honest in all dealings. Keeps confidences and is highly responsible in managing strictly confidential information.

Treats others fairly and equitably. Delivers what is promised. Is respected by others.

• Accountability for Results : Sets goals and high standards to accomplish these goals. Follows through on all commitments.
• Has a sense of direction and keeps focused but knows when to be flexible and adapts accordingly. Maintains a positive attitude despite stress, frustration, and ambiguity;

recovers quickly from disappointments and setbacks. Questions how things were done in order to develop ways to do things more efficiently.

Encourages diverse thought and welcomes contributions.

Relationship Management / Collaboration : Builds, maintains, and values positive relationships inside and outside the organization.

Allocates effort to understanding and meeting needs of customers and targeted prospects, and community leaders. Assists others in accomplishing their goals.

Communicates effectively and speaks and writes clearly. Listens and values contributions of others.

• Learning Agility : Learns technology, new systems, and processes to improve job proficiency. Inspires and encourages others to learn and grow in their careers.
• Coaching and Development : Encourages and inspires others' development and growth while also working to improve themselves.

Conveys high expectations both of themselves and for others. Regularly provides helpful guidance and advice and appreciates the opportunity to grow when receiving the same.

Execution : Ability to take plans and successfully execute against them.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Experience :

• 8-10 years in the Media Industry with management experience and progressively responsible business development roles.
• Experienced media expert with strong partnership and communication skills and key contacts throughout the media industry to include content development, production, and distribution.
• Ability to drive new business deals across multiple types of media channels, to include : TV, Film, Social Media, Direct to Consumer Streaming.
• Deep understanding of the development and production process.
• Experience with hearing / reviewing new content development deals.
• Proven track record of business growth, including leading sales / marketing / sponsorship efforts related to media content distribution.
• Able to work independently in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends, as needed.
• Must possess top-notch negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Show confidence in a start-up / early-stage company, exercise good judgement and a keen eye for business decisions and demonstrate problem-solving skills in a high-pressure environment.
• Availability to work across all time zones is a must.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Sports media industry experience, with experience in the football media sector a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Media or related studies.

Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD / LTD
• 401K
• Supplemental Insurance

ABOUT HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ : HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Company has three business divisions. Hall of Fame Village Media creates engaging original content across a variety of mediums.

Gold Summit Gaming centers around developing immersive eSports, fantasy sports, and sports betting experiences. Hall of Fame Village is a 100-acre multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus.

Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com .

ABOUT HALL OF FAME VILLAGE

Hall of Fame Village is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio.

The Village features over 100 acres of immersive experiences to dine, shop, and be entertained and includes 8 different venues.

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is a world-class 23,000 seat, sports and entertainment stadium with luxury suites, rooftop cabanas, and other premium spaces for private, corporate, and special events.

ForeverLawn Sports Complex is home to a wide array of tournaments with its seven turfed multipurpose fields with tournament quality lighting and hospitality, ticketing, and coaching / classroom / medical building.

Center for Performance is the largest inflatable domed facility in the country and provides year-round capacity for events of all kinds.

Constellation Center for Excellence is a 75,000-square-foot mixed-use facility for sports-centric research and programming, office, and retail space.

Fan Engagement Zone is an 82,000-square-foot sports and entertainment-themed retail promenade. Play Action Plaza comprises 3.

5 acres of green space adjacent to the Fan Engagement Zone that includes amusement rides, an outdoor amphitheater, bar area with patio, space for food trucks, a walking path, and the largest man-made water feature in Ohio.

Currently under construction are a 144,000 sq. ft. football-themed waterpark and a seven-story, 130,000 sq. ft Hilton Tapestry Hotel.

Phase III is currently in planning stages. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com .

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.