Content Acquisition Program Manager - LATAM and ROW - Avispa Technology

Content Acquisition Program Manager - LATAM and ROW 1297779

A leading podcast and audiobook company is seeking a LATAM and ROW (Rest of the World) Content Program Manager. The successful candidate will generate, negotiate, and close a high volume of new deals for audio original, podcast, and book-based audio content with prospective partners, including authors, writers, content creators, literary agents, publishers, and recognized IP brands, at terms that benefit our customers. The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years of experience and proven success in book publishing, content, media rights, business development, or digital media department/company. The company offers a great work environment!

Content Acquisition Program Manager Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $75-$85/hr
• Worksite: Leading podcast and audiobook company (Newark, NJ 07102)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment

Content Acquisition Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage content acquisition efforts in select international territories, including partner management, deal negotiation and implementation.
• Research and identify potential content partners in multiple territories and languages.
• Develop, grow, and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential content partners, including authors, writers, content creators, agents, publishers, and IP brands
• Independently manage, prioritize, and execute high-volume deal flow, structuring, negotiating, and executing deals that support our’s content strategy and initiatives
• Identify and prepare projects for internal support and valuation by presenting data, preparing budgets, P&Ls, and drafting proposed deal terms.
• Build relationships and represent the LATAM and ROW content team to various internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, BI, Marketing, PR, Content Services, Content Partnerships, and Content Creation teams.
• Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms if necessary.
• Coordinate closely with members of the content teams to maintain consistency in messaging and policy.
• Draft well-written and data-backed concise documents.

Content Acquisition Program Manager Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years of experience and proven success in book publishing, content, media rights, business development, or digital media department/company.
• Previous experience in and understanding of both the digital and traditional media spaces.
• Significant experience working with external partners.
• Previous experience in the audio space, acquiring or selling audio rights.
• International experience and fluency in Spanish.
• Resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and focus on excellence.
• Strong organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong deal-making, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills -- ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas in a simple manner across different levels of an organization.
• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams under aggressive deadlines.
• Passionate about storytelling, the evolution of audio, theater, music, books, and consuming audio content.
• Strong aptitude to use Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, and company-wide Project Management tools.