Assistant Manager - Partnerships, Sports

Jio Star; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity in workplace

Job summary

Jio Star in Mumbai is looking for an Assistant Manager - Partnerships to help manage and expand relationships across the sports ecosystem. The successful candidate will lead strategic negotiations and drive business development while collaborating with internal teams.

The ideal candidate should have an MBA and 3 to 6 years of experience in the sports industry. Responsibilities include optimizing performance metrics and fostering partnerships that align with Jio Star's vision.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in the sports industry, understanding market dynamics and players.
• Ability to create impactful presentations and familiarity with spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand partnerships with production houses and influencers.
• Lead negotiations and close partnership contracts.
• Identify new business opportunities for growth.
• Coordinate with internal teams for partnership integration.
• Define KPIs and optimize partnership performance.

Skills

Partnership Management

Strategic Negotiations

Business Development

Cross-Functional Coordination

Performance Monitoring

Education

MBA

Job description

## Assistant Manager - Partnerships, SportsApplylocations: Mumbai - Urmiposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR10535**Job Summary**JioStar is India’s leading sports broadcaster, delivering world-class coverage of major sporting events including the IPL, ICC tournaments, Premier League, Pro Kabaddi and Wimbledon across multiple regional languages. With a mission to foster a multisport culture in India, JioStar partners with key stakeholders to popularize sports beyond cricket. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Partnerships team to manage and expand partnerships across production houses, franchises, fan communities, influencers, music labels and talent agencies while driving strategic collaborations that power the next phase of JioStar’s growth.**Key Responsibilities*** **Partnership Management:** Build, nurture, and grow relationships with film production houses, franchisees, fan armies, influencers, talent agencies, sport bodies, and music labels to strengthen brand presence and drive value.* **Strategic Negotiations:** Lead end-to-end partnership cycles — from developing business cases and creating impactful pitch decks to negotiating terms and closing contracts.* **Business Development:** Proactively identify and secure new opportunities that align with Star Sports’ and JioHotstar’s long-term vision, driving sustained growth and innovation.* **Cross-Functional Coordination and Execution:** Collaborate with marketing, content, sales, and operations teams across JioStar to ensure smooth integration of partnerships into campaigns and initiatives.* **Performance & Growth:** Define clear KPIs, monitor outcomes, and optimize partnership performance to deliver ROI, long-term brand equity, and measurable impact.**Performance Measures*** Growth in number of partners year-on-year (YOY)* Increase in earned media YOY through partnerships and collaborations* Effective management and conversion of existing partner relationships* Collaboration, execution and stakeholder management (internal & external)* Innovation and problem solving**Qualifications*** MBA graduates will be preferred* 3 to 6 years of experience with key interest in digital ecosystem and in-depth understanding of the sports industry, including key players, market dynamics, and emerging trends* The candidate needs to have deep knowledge of creating impactful presentations along with familiarity in spreadsheets### About UsPerched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and steaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.