Senior Content Acquisition Manager

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

Job summary

A leading content acquisition firm is looking for a skilled professional to develop and execute content acquisition strategies tailored to the MENA market. You will focus on FAST and AVOD platforms, nurturing relationships with key providers and driving negotiations for favorable terms. Fluency in Arabic is essential for this role, along with a genuine passion for entertainment. This position offers the opportunity to align content strategies with business objectives and contribute to revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Expertise in business development and content acquisition within a data-driven ad-supported provider.
• Fluency in Arabic to navigate the MENA market effectively.
• Proven track record in negotiating complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute content acquisition strategies for MENA.
• Forge relationships with key content providers for compelling offerings.
• Drive negotiations and partnership valuations for growth.

Skills

Business development

Content acquisition

Negotiation

Communication skills

Fluency in Arabic

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.