It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. The Director, Content Partnership - France/Italy oversees publisher relationships, negotiations, and catalogue performance for our audiobook vendors in the European growth markets of France, Italy, and other upcoming new marketplaces.
Publisher relationships will be cultivated in close coordination with our global and European content teams.
You imagine what’s possible and understand the impact of building systems & strategies based on deep data analysis and strategic finance insights. As a Director, Content Partnership - France/Italy, you will...
* Negotiate terms for new distribution and content opportunities
* Identify and investigate new partnership opportunities in light of strategic goals and develop unique and ambitious deal structures to meet those goals and grow Audible’s content offerings
* Support all content investment decisions through data, provide accurate recommendations for the content strategy based on performance data analysis, cost control (COGS) and financial projections
* Lead and design processes & systems for the entire EU content acquisition team that support our investment decision process
* Maintain and develop strong and productive strategic and day-to-day relations with all our publishing partners for France, Italy and upcoming marketplaces while also cooperating with cross-functional teams in developing the global expansion
* Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to develop deal strategy, formulate key terms including all related analysis, strategizing and planning for a variety of complex agreements and negotiations with global publishing vendors
* Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. 7+ years of relevant experience in international intellectual property rights licensing businesses (preferably from the book, television, film or computer game industry) to create agreements where there is no precedent
* People management experience
* Negotiation experience in French and/or Italian, in addition to English
* Experience with quantitative and analytical skills, including generating reports, analyzing data, and identifying trends PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Proficiency in European languages in addition to English, French, and Italian
* Highly collaborative with teams and individuals across the institution, experience in working in matrix environments
* Proactive attitude with excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills
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