Content Partnerships Manager

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Nine has an exciting opportunity for a Content Partnerships Manager - Entertainment to join our cross-functional marketing services group! Reporting to the Head of Content Partnerships, you will collaborate with experts across strategy, creative, and production to develop and negotiate market-leading partnership solutions for broadcast, digital, print, and audio.

As the strategic lead for your portfolio, you will work closely with programming and production teams to drive innovative commercial outcomes for our clients. This role offers complete ownership over your content stream, empowering you to challenge the status quo and deliver seamless, integrated brand solutions across Nine’s premium media assets

Day to day you will:

• Produce compelling go to market collateral and be responsible for the timely communication of opportunities to the commercial teams.
• Develop, negotiate and articulate bespoke content integrated brand solutions to drive premium revenue.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to pitch commercial opportunities to brands and agencies as needed and manage the pipeline of commercial opportunities to deliver the best outcomes.
• Be the lead on your designated portfolio; provide content integration specialist support and knowledge to the wider Nine team.
• Working closely with the Client Experience team, deliver seamless implementation across your content portfolio for your clients and programming / production partners.
• Effectively manage conflict resolution and compliance on campaign deliverables, working closely with both content & Client Experience team to deliver positive outcomes.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Content Partnerships Executive role providing guidance and development opportunities where appropriate.

What you’ll bring:

• Expertise in integrating brands into content, television, digital, social, radio, licensing and events.
• Demonstrated experience with negotiating with content creators, sales people, clients and agencies gained from working for media owners. 
• Influential and negotiation skills. 
• Previous exposure in managing or mentoring team members, having managed stakeholders to deliver what you need.
• Worked in a content partnerships role prior (not essential).
• Sales or production experience (not essential).

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

• Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success!
• Sales Academy - our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.