Partner Manager, Match Data & Distribution

DFL; Köln; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the esports sector is looking for a Partner Manager, Match Data & Distribution, to manage and expand partnerships with media and data partners. This remote position requires a background in media rights and solid communication skills to drive collaboration and optimize distribution strategies across EFG’s content.

Leistungen

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunities for travel

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in digital media, esports, sports rights, or match data licensing.
• Experience with FastTV and/or CTV platforms.
• Solid understanding of esports ecosystems and match data commercialization.

Aufgaben

• Manage media rights and distribution partnerships.
• Lead operational relationships with match data partners.
• Report on partnership performance and advertising revenue impact.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Project Management

Data-Driven Mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

AtEFG (ESL FACEIT Group)we create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that“IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. We are passionate about the culture we foster that ultimately helps to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events and holistic ecosystems staged for our millions of players, fans and heroes.

Our Advertising team is seeking a dedicated and strategically-minded Partner Manager, Match Data & Distribution, to support our partnerships with global media and data partners. This role will focus on managing and expanding relationships with broadcast platforms, FAST TV/CTV operators, and match data partners to optimize reach, monetization, and alignment of EFG’s content and data assets.

As the Partner Manager, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, including Advertising, Broadcast Production, and Product, to drive the success of our distribution channels and data utilization.The ideal candidate will possess a background in media rights, distribution, data partnerships, and/or esports rights, with a proven ability to foster long-term partner relationships and execute effectively in a dynamic, global environment.

This is a remote position with the ideal candidate residing in Europe, with the option to work out of one of our European offices (London, Stockholm, Cologne).

The Role

As the Partner Manager, Match Data & Distribution, you will sit within our Advertising & Media Rights and Distribution team, leading our efforts across our distribution and match data partnerships. You will act as a point of contact for both media distribution and data partners, with responsibilities spanning operational excellence, strategic growth, and relationship management. This role combines operational acumen with executional diligence to help expand EFG’s global footprint.

You will focus on driving sustainable, long-term relationships with match data partners, broadcast platforms, and FAST TV/CTV operators to ensure optimized reach, monetization, and strategic alignment across EFG’s content and match data assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Media & Distribution Partnership Management

• Own the partner management of our media rights and distribution partners across FastTV and Connected TV
• Lead partner communications and collaborate across lines of business (e.g., Advertising, Broadcast Production, Product, Brand Partnerships).
• Help execute and expand distribution deals across global platforms, ensuring balance across reach, revenue
• Support the wider team with partner management of other distribution partners
• Support with KPI based reviews of our distribution pillars and implement data-driven changes

Match Data Partnership Management

• Lead the operational relationship with EFG’s Match Data partners to enhance integration, coverage, and output.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Product, Technology, Legal) to align on rights usage and ensure data compliance.
• Advocate for data-led storytelling and innovation through official stats distribution.

Commercial

• Identify and leverage upsell opportunities from global and local media/match data activations.
• Contribute to internal reporting through structured viewership, usage, and partnership reports.

Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary operational contact for our partners.
• Build workflows that align EFG’s goals with partner needs across marketing, content distribution, and match data licensing and innovation.
• Strive for excellence by continuously seeking ways to enhance the customer experience and improve service protocols

Reporting & Analysis

• Regularly report on progress to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics such as distribution reach, partnership performance, and advertising revenue impact.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize sales, ensuring ongoing success in the evolving media landscape.
• Track market performance and ROI on distribution partnerships and initiatives to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.

Hypothetical breakdown of the role:

• 40% Broadcast distribution execution, driving our daily FastTV and CTV business
• 40% Match Data Partnership execution
• 20% Internal and external stakeholder management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; background in media, business, or data partnerships preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in digital media, esports, sports rights, or match data licensing.
• Experience working with FastTV and/or CTV platforms
• Solid understanding of esports ecosystems, live-streaming workflows, and match data commercialization.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, global, remote-first environment.
• Willingness to travel for events and partner meetings internationally.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.

Ideal Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent team player, communication skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels within key partners across broadcast distribution and match data.
• Data-driven mindset, with the ability to leverage analytics to optimize distribution strategies and support decision-making.
• Innovative thinkerwho stays ahead of the curve in identifying new opportunities and technologies for media distribution and match data monetization.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Drive critical partnerships in the evolving esports media and data landscape.
• Innovation: Be at the frontier of game data monetization and fan engagement.
• Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive global company shaping the future of competitive gaming.