Head of Media Partnerships - Regional APAC/MEWA

Head of Media Partnerships – Regional APAC/MEWA

Location: Elsbethen, Austria

Want to lead and grow strategic media partnerships to boost audience and brand exposure? Then this is for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of media partnerships, including co‑development deals, content licensing, co‑marketing, and co‑productions. Facilitate two‑way communication between markets and HQ, review partnership proposals using a global framework, and ensure effective distribution of content catalogues, live events, and priority materials.
• Enable local activation of key account campaigns by equipping markets with toolkits, creative assets, and playbooks. Track campaign rollouts, consolidate insights, conduct business reviews, and support partner negotiations to secure favourable terms and ensure compliance.
• Assist in implementing co‑marketing opportunities such as watch parties, shared viewing strategies, and local B2B initiatives. Support partner onboarding, training, workshops, and meetings, and represent the organization at events to unlock new partnership opportunities.
• Translate HQ brand, content, and commercial strategies into market‑specific partnership plans, ensuring alignment with global KPIs, audience growth, and monetisation goals. Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on performance data, market trends, and competitor analysis.
• Monitor partner deliverables, track campaign performance, and evaluate ROI using analytics tools. Present performance updates to HQ stakeholders and identify successful initiatives for cross‑market adoption.
• Identify growth opportunities, expand the network’s footprint by attending industry events and partner activations, and gather market data to inform strategies and ensure compliance.

Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years of managerial experience in partnership management, media distribution, business development or a similar role, preferably in the media industry.
• Experience working in international HQs with regional/local market teams, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills in diverse, global environments.
• Deep understanding of digital content distribution, digital platforms, or sports/media rights management, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Proven capability to analyse data, identify opportunities, and provide strategic solutions in high‑pressure and fast‑paced environments.
• Team‑player mentality with exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, combined with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel internationally, operate with enthusiasm and energy, and manage operationally demanding tasks with a high degree of flexibility and independence.

Minimum salary: €2,446 gross per month, with a compensation package that can exceed this amount based on market considerations.

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or origin.