Sports Recruitment International

Manager, Media Distribution - EMEA

Company WWE International Job Type Full Time
Location London, United Kingdom Job Reference CJ10656
Salary Competitive Closing Date 27/04/2012
Industry Broadcast & Media, Global Events, Rights Holders

Job Details

Background
WWE, a globally recognizable entertainment organization, seeks a Manager, Media & Distribution - EMEA to secure television content licenses across Europe, Middle East, and African television markets.
 
 Based in London, the key responsibilities are as follows:
  • Secure content licenses (e.g. TV / PPV / VOD / IPTV / Mobile TV) across Europe, Middle East, and African television markets
  • Secure mobile content licenses across territory with mobile operators, mobile content aggregators, TV partners to launch mobile downloadable content
  •  Work with International Distribution team to secure Movie licenses deployed over various platforms (Theatrical / DVD / TV / PPV / VOD / IPTV) across EMEA
  • Provide ongoing sales support to TV, Digital and Movie clients throughout the duration of each license
  • Continual and thorough prospecting and research across all EMEA markets and all platforms
  • Provide general support across the global TV, Digital and Movie business as it pertains to Affiliate Relations, Production, Programming, Marketing, Wireless, Live Events, Consumer Products, Finance, etc.
  • Liaise with internal senior executives on key initiatives as they arise
  • Liaise with International TV & Affiliate Relations team on new and current affiliate business status and track accordingly
  • Schedule and attend meetings at key trade conventions (Sportel, MIPCOM, NATPE, MIPTV, Discop, MWC, CTIA etc.)
 
Requirements:
  • 3+ years in a sales role required; TV industry experience a plus
  • International experience and knowledge preferred
  • Experience working with different mobile technologies, WAP, MMS, SMS, Mobile Applications
  • Able to do extensive travel to prospective markets
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet)
  • Excellent communication (verbal, written, and presentation), interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Proactive and able to work well independently using good business judgment
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Bachelor degree
 
All applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button below.


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Contact person: Chris Jordan
Phone: 0207 092 6965
Email: cj@sportsrecruitment.com


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