Digital Partnerships Manager

Department: IOC Television & Marketing Services

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contract Type: Open-ended

Activity Level: 100%

Application Deadline: 22.07.2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement. It collaborates with athletes, NOCs, IFs, OCOGs, Olympic Partners, media rights-holders, and international organizations like the United Nations.

If you are passionate about digital innovation and building impactful partnerships, and inspired to create a better world through sports, this is a unique opportunity to shape the Olympic Movement in the digital era.

Role: Digital Partnerships Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support and develop the IOC's digital strategy with global platforms to maximize asset value and audience engagement.
• Collaborate with Media Rights and Content Partnerships teams to support media rights holders in exploiting and monetizing their rights digitally.
• Work with Activation and Delivery teams to activate Olympic sponsorships and fulfill IOC commitments.
• Coordinate with the Digital Engagement team to enhance audience reach and interaction on IOC digital channels.
• Identify innovative monetization opportunities on digital platforms.
• Explore new digital platforms for strategic engagement and commercial success.
• Support audience development strategies for projects like the Olympic Esports Games.
• Lead projects and initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in business, marketing, or related fields; higher education qualifications are a plus.
• Experience in partnership negotiations, including legal and technical aspects.
• Proven experience with digital and social media companies within media, sports, or entertainment sectors.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships that add value and are innovative.
• Proficiency in English; French language skills are a plus.

Desired Traits and Experience:

• Understanding of social and digital products, platforms, and business models.
• Ability to adapt and support program delivery in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of media, online business models, and internet technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with broadcast and sponsorship business models.
• Professional experience outside one's native market.

Join an inclusive, gender-equal, and diverse organization committed to sport values. Enjoy a flexible, rewarding environment with competitive benefits, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Be part of the Olympic Movement and contribute to building a better world through sport, working with colleagues from over 70 nationalities.