Dir., Publisher & Partner Relations, LatAm

At Audible we believe stories have the power to transform lives. Its why we work with some of the worlds 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. Imagine your future with us.

ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Associate Director Publisher Relations LatAm based in Newark US reporting directly to the Publisher Relations Director ES&LATAM will oversee publisher relationships negotiations and catalogue performance for our audiobook vendors in the Spanish speaking Latin American markets such as US Mexico and other upcoming new marketplaces and will be a key strategic partner in overseeing publisher relationships deal structures and business development initiatives across all the Latin American markets to help deliver the leading spoken word catalogue for our audience in the respective marketplaces. Publisher relationships will be cultivated in close coordination with our global content teams in the US EU and BR.

In this role you will lead negotiations develop innovative deals and implement strategic projects that drive growth for Audibles content portfolio in LATAM. You will bring analytical rigor high negotiation skills and creative solutions to publisher partnerships while demonstrating the ability to understand cultural nuances across different LATAM marketplaces. Your expertise in managing cross-functional initiatives will strengthen Audibles market position across regions as you seamlessly navigate between diverse publishing ecosystems and adapt strategies to local market dynamics.

ABOUT YOU
You imagine whats possible and understand the impact of building systems and strategies based on deep data analysis and strategic finance insights. You are an experienced negotiator and build influence and maintain relationships with publishing partners by impacting and making business decisions and undertaking creative solution finding. You are able to structure and execute complex deals with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional stakeholder management skills. You thrive in collaborative environments while maintaining the confidence to represent Audible in high-stakes negotiations.

As an Associate Director Publisher Relations LatAm you will...
- Negotiate terms for new distribution and content opportunities
- Identify and investigate new partnership opportunities considering strategic goals and develop unique and ambitious deal structures to meet those goals and grow Audibles content offerings
- Create written reports and presentation materials for executives which communicate financial analysis strategic perspective and drive toward a recommendation
- 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 and systems for the entire LATAM content acquisition team that supports our investment decision process
- Maintain and develop strong and productive strategic and day-to-day relations with all our publishing partners for the LATAM 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
- Communicate deal proposals and deal results through written reports and presentations

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.

- 6 years of international intellectual property rights licensing businesses (preferable from the wider media television film or computer game industry) experience
- Experience conducting complex high profile negotiations that rely on economic and financial understanding to achieve the goals of the company from initiation through closing
- Experience with quantitative and analytical skills including generating reports analyzing data and identifying trends as well as operational work skills
- Business fluency in Spanish and English

- Highly collaborative with teams and individuals across the institution experience in working in matrix environments
- A well-developed network into key partners in the LATAM book publisher and agent landscape as well as a track record of gaining the trust and respect of others to lead teams in transformational high-growth and customer-centric environments
- Proactive attitude with excellent project management organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and adapt to change

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at NJ Newark - 159000.00 - 215000.00 USD annually