Content Partnerships Manager - Sport

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sport Content Partnerships Manager to join our Content Partnerships team! The Content Partnerships team is part of a cross functional group within Nine’s commercial arm. Within this broader marketing services department, we have experts in content, client experience, strategy, creative, media production and marketing. 

This team supports the broadcast, digital, print and audio national agency and direct sales teams and work closely with our network programming and production teams, external sporting bodies and production partners and digital and audio publishing teams to drive the development, negotiation, and delivery of market leading partnership solutions for our clients.

This role is responsible for the development, negotiation and delivery of market leading brand solutions across Nine’s Rugby League (NRL) and complete sport content portfolio and is responsible for working with programming, production and sporting bodies to support the sales team in market to drive commercial outcomes.

You will take complete ownership over your content portfolio and drive innovation and new ways of thinking.

Day to day you will:

• Produce compelling go to market collateral and be responsible for the timely communication of opportunities to the commercial teams
• Develop, negotiate and articulate bespoke content integrated brand solutions to drive premium revenue
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders from multiple departments in order to develop collaborative working relationships
• Collaborate with the commercial team to pitch commercial opportunities to brands and agencies as needed and manage the pipeline of commercial opportunities to deliver the best outcomes.
• Be the lead on your designated portfolio; provide content integration specialist support and knowledge to the wider Nine team
• Operate effectively in a solutions-based culture, demonstrate proactivity and negotiate outcomes to that effect
• Working closely with the Client Experience team, deliver seamless implementation across your content portfolio for your clients and programming / production partners.
• Effectively manage conflict resolution and compliance on campaign deliverables, working closely with both content & Client Experience team to deliver positive outcomes.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Content Partnerships Executive role providing guidance and development opportunities where appropriate
   

What you’ll bring:

• An interesting mix of expertise in integrating brands into content across broadcast, digital, social, licensing and events.
• Strategic thinking, the ability to work at a fast pace, and excellent planning skills.
• Proven experience negotiating with content creators, sales teams, clients, and agencies.
• Confidence as a communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• The ability to perform in a rapid, dynamic environment where critical thinking, agility, creativity, and confidence are essential.
• Proactivity; you are improvement-oriented and demonstrate high levels of ownership and responsibility.
• A collaborative approach, able to navigate multiple stakeholders with different objectives to get what you need to market, and a master at negotiating.
• The capacity to manage and influence others to deliver outcomes, whether or not you directly manage team members.
   

How we work:

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

• Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success!
• Opportunity to build your skills by completing Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription 

More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: 

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.  

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