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:

Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

EEOText: EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부, 또는 법으로 금지된 기타 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. 또한, 해당 직책에 합당한 능력을 갖추고 있다면 범죄 기록이 있는 지원자도 관련 법률을 준수하는 방식으로 채용 여부를 고려합니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.

Days Open: 114

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.