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ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a member of the North America Publisher Partnerships team you will hold a multifaceted role that helps determine and execute Audibles strategic initiatives concerning its content partners including some of the worlds biggest publishers. You will work with various departments across the business to assist in the development and management of our relationships with content partners. Through your business knowledge and negotiation skills you will work with the team to help design deal structures and drive Audibles growth into the future.
ABOUT YOU
Were looking for an experienced negotiator with a strong ability to develop and execute new content opportunities. You will have proven decisionmaking problemsolving analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated ability to manage the business by the numbers. Youre an analytical and creative thinker who can ask the right questions and develop a point of view that will influence decisions and drive Audibles continued success.
As an Associate Director North America Publisher Partnerships you will...
Identify and investigate new partnership opportunities which support Audibles strategic goals
Develop deal structures and evaluate deal economics with constituents across the organization (Finance Legal Product Content Strategy)
Negotiate terms for new distribution and content opportunities
Create written reports and presentation materials for executives which communicate financial analysis strategic perspective and drive toward a recommendation
Prepare projects for internal support and valuation through data collection and preparation of P&Ls and proposed deal terms
Monitor the competitive landscape to identify emerging areas of opportunity and potential risks
Engage with content partners to ensure ongoing relationship development and management
Coordinate with key stakeholders within Audible (Legal Finance Marketing PR Content Services Business Development etc. to draft and process contracts implement deals and give exposure to partners via our merchandising and marketing teams
Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and act as the first line of enforcement of deal terms if necessary
ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners imaginations offering immersive cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. 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. This spirit courses throughout Audible supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Bachelors degree
5 years of negotiation experience and relationship management
Demonstrated proficiency in developing financial models and analyzing large data sets
MBA or J.D. is strongly preferred
Proven experience in developing consensus and influencing the decisionmaking process
Excellent written verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to express thoughts logically and succinctly
Solid organizational and project management skills
Experience or interest in digital media and publishing
Proven success in content acquisition and/or development at a content media rights or digital media department/company
Wellversed in current streaming media trends and the evolution of technology distribution platforms
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams under competing deadlines
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