Senior Content Acquisition Manager

ignite selection; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content acquisition firm in Dubai is seeking a professional to develop and execute strategies tailored to the MENA market. This role requires fluency in Arabic and expertise in business development and content acquisition. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills and a genuine passion for entertainment. Join a dynamic team to drive revenue growth and secure compelling content offerings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in business development and content acquisition.
• Fluency in Arabic language is essential.
• Proven track record in negotiating complex deals and managing strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute content acquisition strategies for the MENA market.
• Forge relationships with key content providers to secure optimal offerings.
• Drive direct deal negotiations to ensure favorable terms.

Skills

Business development

Content acquisition

Negotiation skills

Fluency in Arabic

Presentation skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute content acquisition strategies tailored to the MENA market, focusing on FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) and AVOD (Advertising Video on Demand) platforms.
• Forge and nurture relationships with key content providers and platforms to secure compelling content offerings.
• Drive direct deal negotiations and partnership valuations to ensure favorable terms and sustainable growth.
• Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align content strategies with business objectives and drive revenue growth.

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated expertise in business development and content acquisition within a data-driven ad-supported content provider or platform.
• Fluency in Arabic language is essential to effectively navigate the MENA market.
• Proven track record in negotiating complex deals and managing strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, both in Arabic and English.
• Genuine passion for entertainment, with a deep understanding of TV and movies landscape.