Manager, Distribution & Strategic Partnerships

BAUER MEDIA; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Manager for Distribution & Strategic Partnerships in London. This hybrid role involves managing relationships with digital distribution partners, delivering performance reports, and coordinating internal team efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, experience in digital partnerships, and proficiency in data tools like Excel and Tableau. Competitive benefits and a full-time, permanent status are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days

Access to internal training provider – Bauer Academy

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay

Flexible working opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage operational relationships with aggregators and voice platforms.
• Deliver performance reports and insights to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate issue resolution across internal teams.
• Support market teams in leveraging platform tools.
• Maintain documentation and lead structured updates for leadership.

Skills

Experience in digital partnerships, platform operations, or media distribution

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident communicator and relationship builder

Experience with performance tracking and stakeholder reporting

Proficiency in data tools (Excel, Google Sheets, Looker, Tableau)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Manager, Distribution & Strategic Partnerships

Our Team: How we enrich everyday life

You’ll be joining our dynamic Distribution & Strategic Partnerships team, part of Bauer’s Central Digital Group. We work across multiple markets and platforms to ensure our content reaches audiences wherever they are — from aggregators like TuneIn to voice platforms like Alexa and Google Assistant. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working closely with Product, Tech, Legal, and market teams to deliver seamless digital experiences.

The Difference you will make

As Manager, Distribution & Strategic Partnerships, you’ll play a key role in executing Bauer’s distribution strategy. You’ll manage day-to-day delivery across key partners, ensuring smooth coordination and operational excellence. Your insights and reporting will help shape platform prioritisation and unlock new opportunities for growth. This is a pivotal role in a fast-paced digital environment, where your ability to build relationships and drive performance will make a real impact.

Your role

You’ll be the go-to person for managing relationships with digital distribution partners and supporting internal teams to maximise platform value.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage operational relationships with aggregators and voice platforms (e.g. TuneIn, Alexa, Google Assistant).
• Deliver performance reports and insights to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate issue resolution across internal teams (Product, Tech, Legal).
• Support market teams in leveraging platform tools and promotional opportunities.
• Maintain documentation and lead structured updates for leadership.

The Skills you will bring

Required:

• Experience in digital partnerships, platform operations, or media distribution.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.
• Experience with performance tracking and stakeholder reporting.
• Proficiency in data tools (Excel, Google Sheets, Looker, Tableau).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Desired:

• Experience with content aggregators or voice assistants.
• Understanding of the digital media or audio content ecosystem.
• Exposure to international or multi-market environments.

Working Pattern/Location

Hybrid role based in London, United Kingdom. Full-time, permanent position.

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more! Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [e-mail] we would love to hear from you.

Date: 28 Oct 2025

Location: London, GB, NW1 2PL