Audible
Overview
Content Acquisitions Associate Director, Rest of the World at Audible. You will generate, negotiate, and close a high volume of new deals and deal renewals for audio original, podcast, and book-based audio content with prospective partners, at terms that benefit Audible customers. You will evaluate monetization of acquired content rights, support creative production, and help ensure successful go-to-market planning across Audible and Amazon teams. You will contribute to defining strategic development affecting Audible’s growth and success. Responsibilities
Develop, grow, and maintain relationships with potential content partners, including authors, writers, content creators, agents, publishers, and IP brands Independently manage, prioritize, and execute high-volume deal flow, structuring, negotiating, and executing deals that support Audible’s content strategy and global initiatives Identify and prepare projects for internal support and valuation by presenting customer-focused segment data, preparing budgets, P&Ls, and drafting proposed deal terms Work directly with content creators, production partners, and internal analytics teams to provide data-driven feedback and direction throughout the creative execution process Build relationships and represent the Rest of World deals team to internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, BI, Marketing, PR, Content Services, Content Partnerships, and Content Creation teams Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms if necessary Coordinate closely with Audible content teams to maintain global consistency in messaging and policy Basic Qualifications
8+ years experience in a book publishing, content, media rights, business development, or digital media department/company Experience in deal-making, negotiation, and relationship management Experience working globally Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with authors or content creators to craft and shape a creative concept, providing data-driven iterative feedback to meet the needs of an identified audience segment Experience in and understanding of investment and ROI in both the digital and traditional media spaces Experience in the audio space, acquiring or selling audio rights Passionate about storytelling, the evolution of audio, theater, music, books, and consuming audio content Aptitude to use Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, and company-wide Project Management tools Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit the Amazon accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $130,100/year to $215,000/year, depending on geographic market and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit the Amazon benefits page. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Job ID: A3065058
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Content Acquisitions Associate Director, Rest of the World at Audible. You will generate, negotiate, and close a high volume of new deals and deal renewals for audio original, podcast, and book-based audio content with prospective partners, at terms that benefit Audible customers. You will evaluate monetization of acquired content rights, support creative production, and help ensure successful go-to-market planning across Audible and Amazon teams. You will contribute to defining strategic development affecting Audible’s growth and success. Responsibilities
Develop, grow, and maintain relationships with potential content partners, including authors, writers, content creators, agents, publishers, and IP brands Independently manage, prioritize, and execute high-volume deal flow, structuring, negotiating, and executing deals that support Audible’s content strategy and global initiatives Identify and prepare projects for internal support and valuation by presenting customer-focused segment data, preparing budgets, P&Ls, and drafting proposed deal terms Work directly with content creators, production partners, and internal analytics teams to provide data-driven feedback and direction throughout the creative execution process Build relationships and represent the Rest of World deals team to internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, BI, Marketing, PR, Content Services, Content Partnerships, and Content Creation teams Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms if necessary Coordinate closely with Audible content teams to maintain global consistency in messaging and policy Basic Qualifications
8+ years experience in a book publishing, content, media rights, business development, or digital media department/company Experience in deal-making, negotiation, and relationship management Experience working globally Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with authors or content creators to craft and shape a creative concept, providing data-driven iterative feedback to meet the needs of an identified audience segment Experience in and understanding of investment and ROI in both the digital and traditional media spaces Experience in the audio space, acquiring or selling audio rights Passionate about storytelling, the evolution of audio, theater, music, books, and consuming audio content Aptitude to use Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, and company-wide Project Management tools Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit the Amazon accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $130,100/year to $215,000/year, depending on geographic market and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit the Amazon benefits page. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Job ID: A3065058
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