Head of Social Video Partnerships

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global current affairs publishing powerhouse seeks a Head of Social Video Partnerships to drive revenue growth and identify new opportunities across social platforms. In this hybrid role, you will develop partnership strategies that monetise editorial and video assets while collaborating with various teams to enhance brand visibility. A deep understanding of social video formats and a proven track record in partnerships is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in digital media or partnerships with a focus on video and social platforms.
• Strong network and proven success in commercialising social content.
• Strong understanding of platforms' algorithms to drive engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop high-value partnership and sponsorship opportunities across social platforms.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to monetise social video content.
• Build and maintain relationships with media agencies and brands.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative skills

Communication skills

Understanding of social video

Job description

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Ultimate Asset

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Head of Social Video Partnerships (Commercial)

Hybrid Working

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Social Video Partnerships to drive revenue growth and identify new opportunities around audience engagement across key platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook, for a leading global current affairs publishing powerhouse.

This role sits at the intersection of social video branded content partnerships, commercial strategy, and platform innovation. You will lead the charge in developing and executing partnership strategies that monetise our clients' editorial and video assets through branded content, sponsorship, and media solutions. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across editorial, commercial, and marketing teams, as well as external agencies and brand partners, to unlock new revenue streams and enhance brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of social video formats, algorithms, and audience behaviours, as well as a proven track record of developing commercially successful content partnerships. You’ll be a natural trend-spotter, bringing fresh, creative ideas and a strong pitch mindset to deliver compelling opportunities for advertisers aligned with editorial integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop high-value partnership and sponsorship opportunities across social platforms
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to monetise social video content
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media agencies, and brands as well as the platforms themselves
• Monitor emerging trends to create agile, innovative pitches and content strategies
• Guide internal teams on best practices and revenue opportunities in social video

Requirements:

• 10+ years in digital media or partnerships, with a focus on video and social platforms
• Strong network and proven success in commercialising social content
• Excellent strategic, creative, and communication skills
• Strong contact book of media agency, creative agency and brand direct contacts
• Strong understanding of social video and the algorithms for each platform in terms of driving engaging content for brand partners