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Sony Pictures Television International Productions new Digital Studio is here to shape the future of entertainmentdeveloping creator-first platform-native original content for digital audiences. The newly launched UK-based Digital Studio will be making YouTube series creator partnerships podcasts and branded content thats bold audience-first and made for how people really watch.

This is your opportunity to be part of a new digital studio from the outset with the backing of Sony Pictures and the mindset of a modern digital media company.

We are seeking a Commercial & Partnerships Manager to execute the commercial strategy for the Digital Studio. This is a hands-on entrepreneurial role focused on driving monetisation growing new revenue streams from scratch and building partnerships across creators brands agencies and platforms.

The role sits within the founding team of the Digital Studio and reports directly to the VP Commercial and Co-Lead Digital Studio. It will work across all content verticals channels and creator partnerships playing a core role in building the Studios early commercial success.

This is an execution-focused position for someone driven resourceful and comfortable operating in an early-stage fast-moving environment.

What Youll Do:

Commercial Execution & Monetisation

• Own the monetisation strategy for the entire Digital Studio channel portfolio ensuring all channels maximise revenue opportunities across YouTube podcasts social platforms and emerging formats.
• Identify and develop new commercial models for creator partnerships including revenue-share structures monetisation frameworks and innovative creator-led revenue opportunities.
• Stay on top of creator-economy trends to ensure Sony leads the industry in digital monetisation and commercial models for creators.
• Identify third-party opportunities for revenue maximisation across platforms networks distributors and partners.

Creator Partnerships & Negotiation

• Negotiate directly with creators talent managers and agents to secure commercial models that work for all parties.
• Help identify creators Sony should partner with and support bespoke commercial strategies for each opportunity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with creators aligning content and partnership opportunities with commercial objectives.

Brand & Agency Partnerships

• Secure brand partners for channel launches sponsorships integrations and content partnerships across all channels.
• Build and manage relationships with brands agencies and media buyers to identify and develop new partnership opportunities.
• Own outbound sales activity pitch materials proposals rate cards and partnership packages
• Manage an up-to-date commercial pipeline ensuring accurate tracking of opportunities deal stages and revenue projections.

New Revenue Development & Platform Strategy

• Support the development of new revenue streams across live events merch subscriptions audio digital products and other ancillary formats.
• Apply deep platform knowledge (YouTube TikTok Instagram Spotify etc.) to inform commercial decisions and monetisation optimisation.
• Work closely with the Channel Manager to connect audience performance with revenue opportunities.

Financial Forecasting & Commercial Decision Support

• Work with Finance and the VP Commercial on channel profitability forecasting supporting investment decisions and go/no-go recommendations.
• Analyse revenue potential costs and commercial viability across new channel ideas and creator partnerships.

Commercial Operations & Reporting

• Manage commercial reporting forecasting and revenue tracking across all channels and creator partnerships.
• Build commercial processes and sales operations as the Studio scales.
• Provide insight and data-driven recommendations to inform and challenge the Studios commercial strategy.

What Youll Bring (Required Skills and Qualifications):

• At least 3 years experience delivering revenue on YouTube with a clear track record of improving monetisation growing channel revenues and understanding platform levers.
• Deep understanding of the creator landscape creator revenue models and platform-native content.
• Proven experience in monetising YouTube channels and social platforms including revenue optimisation and platform best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to monetise audiences off-platform such as through subscriptions live events digital products merchandise audio revenue or other ancillary revenue models.
• Track record of driving revenue growth contributing to new revenue streams or delivering measurable commercial impact.
• Existing creator relationships and credibility within the creator ecosystem.
• Experience negotiating with creators talent managers and partners on commercial models or deal structures.
• Experience in partnerships sales creator operations creator monetisation or digital content commercialisation.
• Strong understanding of YouTube analytics platform monetisation tools and creator revenue dynamics.
• Passion for YouTube content the creator economy and digital-first entertainment.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and proactively drive commercial outcomes.
• Strong communicator with confidence pitching negotiating and managing relationships.
• Comfortable feeding into and constructively challenging commercial strategy.

Why This Role Is Unique:

• Join the founding team of a new digital venture backed by Sony Pictures Television.
• Operate with the speed and mindset of a creator-led digital studio supported by global corporate infrastructure.
• Take ownership of commercial execution across a growing portfolio of channels and creator partnerships.
• Clear opportunity for future growth as the Digital Studio scales.

How we take care of you:

• Competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups and/or Sony Pictures Action our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Companys Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Companys Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.

In addition to the above we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g. gym memberships travel insurance activity passes car leasing experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process including the application or interview process please contact us at.Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race age creed sexual orientation colour nationality ethnic origin disability religion gender marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

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