JOB OF THE WEEK: Senior Manager / Associate Vice President, Media Partnerships, DDMC Fortis

We’re delighted to bring you details on the latest Job of the Week – powered by Global Sports – which is an exciting vacancy for a Senior Manager / Associate Vice President, Media Partnerships at DDMC Fortis.

Reporting directly to the VP Media Partnerships & Commercial Affairs based in Hong Kong, the successful candidate will form part of the Media Sales & Partnerships department, playing a key role during the planning, setup and implementation of all post-sales media partnership processes, whilst also being involved in selected media sales support activities of DDMC Fortis. This includes media partner induction and day-to-day account management, as well as full responsibility for selected projects within the media partnerships team.

The role requires a commercially and digital savvy, service-minded and pro-active individual who enjoys working in a complex and dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management

• Identify, create and promote opportunities (marketing, promotions, production, commercial, digital/social, brand experience, etc.), to support and consult media partners in fully exploiting and activating their acquired rights.
• Delivery of all contractual rights to media partners at the highest standard.
• Ensure that media partners meet their contractual obligations.
• Work closely with the DF Operations & Production team to ensure the match delivery on competition match days, including satellite and content services, HB production and unilateral production.
• Develop and foster relationships with senior executives and other key contacts from media partners.

Project Responsibilities

• Take a lead role and represent the Media Partnerships department in various cross-department internal processes and projects, working closely with colleagues from Media Sales, Production, Operations, Sponsorship, Business Affairs & Legal, Marketing and Digital.
• Involvement in the development and implementation of an induction process for new and incumbent media partners, including face-to-face/remote workshops/trainings, communications, and guidelines.
• Support the VP Media Partnerships & Commercial Affairs in coordinating and streamlining communication with the AFC regarding media partnership matters.

On-Site Venue Role

• Participation in DF’s on-site match delivery training programme.
• Depending on the candidate’s prior experience and successful training programme participation, assignment to an on-site venue role (broadcast or marketing/commercial) for one of AFC’s national team or club competitions, to ensure the smooth and seamless delivery of the broadcast and commercial concept.

Media Sales Support

• Provide the respective Media Sales lead with updates for and insights in appointed/selected markets.
• Support the Media Sales team in the creation of market plans, sales presentations, and other related documents.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 4-7 years experience in the media rights sector in the sports marketing industry at a broadcaster, digital platform, agency and/or federation.
• Preferably a master’s degree in business administration, media, sports management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in an international broadcaster/client servicing role desirable.
• Solid understanding of broadcast production and match delivery.
• Thorough understanding of the sports media rights landscape.
• Knowledgeable of the latest developments, trends, and dynamics in the sports media industry, including the digital and social media sectors.
• Strong commercial mindset and acumen.
• Experience of working in a high-pressure, rapid-growth environment.
• Strong organisational skills, accurate working style, and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent (ideally native) in English, any additional AFC language is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within Asia and possibly beyond if required.

For the full job description and details on how to apply, click here.

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