Senior Content Acquisition Manager

ignite selection; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks an experienced professional in content acquisition and business development for the MENA region. The successful candidate will drive strategic partnerships, develop content strategies, and ensure favorable negotiation outcomes. Fluency in Arabic is essential to navigate the market effectively and forge key relationships with content providers. This role requires exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills to succeed in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in business development and content acquisition in a data-driven environment.
• Fluency in Arabic and English for effective MENA market engagement.
• Track record in negotiating complex deals and managing strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute content acquisition strategies for MENA market.
• Negotiate direct deals and agreements with content providers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align content strategies with objectives.

Skills

Business development

Content acquisition

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• 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.