Media Distribution Manager, Competitive Gaming

Requisition Number: 155949

Position Title: Manager, Business Development

External Description:

The Competitive Gaming Division (CGD) is built around creating highly engaging competitive programs that aim to make stars of all our players. The Commercialization team is looking for a Media Distribution Sales Manager to help us take our world-class broadcast content to networks and platforms globally, focusing on both reach and revenue. You will be responsible for executing the distribution strategy for all of our competitive titles (FIFA, Apex Legends, Madden and TBA) and managing key relationships with our broadcast partners all around the world.  These partnerships include digital and linear partners globally.

 

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute media rights deals from beginning to end, including outreach, pitching, negotiating and closing deals with broadcast partners across linear, digital, social and OTT platforms.
• Work closely with internal EA teams (Broadcast, Brand Partnerships, Game Teams, Marketing, etc.) to align on media packages, content plan, sponsor integration, partner communication and go-to-market plans.
• Manage relationships with external partners to ensure international reach and distribution and as primary business POC
• Maintain excellent post-deal services and follow up with all stakeholders; execute partner rights and benefits; monitor partner usage of EA IP and overall marketing/business conduct; work with partners to drive tune-in and additional content support.
• Gather and analyze audience data from partners; maintain central repository for internal teams

 

Key Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in business development or media sales
• 2+ years of experience working on deals in licensing, media rights or content production
• A passion for esports and competitive gaming
• Experience working with external partners on client service and relationship management
• Ability to occasionally travel, including international (10-20%)
• Proven track-record of success working across functions in a matrix environment, with strong ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the demonstrated ability to make effective presentations to a broad range of audiences
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Plus

• Thorough understanding of today’s media/broadcast landscape (Linear, Digital, Social, OTT)
• Existing network of contacts in the media broadcast space

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Company Profile:

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Days Open: 114

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無は考慮されません。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。