Kevin Cartini
About Kevin Cartini
Kevin Cartini is the Senior Manager of Partnership Development at the NBA, with extensive experience in sports marketing and media from previous roles at NBCUniversal and ESPN.
Title
Kevin Cartini holds the title of Senior Manager in Partnership Development at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been in this role since 2021, based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Current Position at the NBA
Kevin Cartini has been working at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a Senior Manager in Partnership Development since 2021. In his role, he plays a key part in facilitating cross-functional brainstorms to develop creative solutions. He utilizes storytelling techniques to effectively sell partnership ideas to new business and account teams. Additionally, Kevin focuses on identifying key insights from fan research to create and translate these insights into partnership platforms and concepts.
Previous Experience at NBCUniversal Media
Before joining the NBA, Kevin Cartini was a Marketing Manager for Creative Partnerships at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, specifically for CNBC. He worked in this role from 2017 to 2021 in New York, New York. During his tenure, Kevin contributed to marketing initiatives and creative partnerships, enhancing the company's promotional strategies.
Roles at ESPN
Kevin Cartini has an extensive background working at ESPN. His roles included Associate Manager for ESPN Sports Marketing (2016-2017), Marketing Coordinator for ESPN Sports Marketing (2014-2016), Content Associate for Remote Production (2013-2014), and Production Assistant for Remote Production (2011-2013). His positions were primarily based in New York City and Bristol, Connecticut, where he contributed to various marketing and content production activities.
Education and Early Career
Kevin Cartini completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Television-Radio, with a Minor in Business Administration, at Ithaca College from 2007 to 2011. His early career included internships and roles at various institutions such as the Athletic Communications Department at Cornell University, the Sports Information Department at Loyola Marymount University, and as a Sports Intern at NewsChannel 9 WSYR. These experiences provided a foundation for his career in sports marketing and partnership development.