Content Program Manager

Content Program Manager 1426132

• Hourly pay: $50-$60/hr
• Worksite: Leading podcast and audiobook company (Newark, NJ 07102 - Hybrid, Must be onsite 3 days a week)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment

A leading podcast and audiobook company seeks a Content Program Manager to join the ROW content team, which focuses on acquiring rights for the production and distribution of premium audio content across new territories (Rest of the World). The successful candidate will support the prospecting, negotiation, and closing of a high volume of new deals for audio original, podcast, and book-based audio content with prospective partners, including authors, writers, content creators, literary agents, publishers, and recognized IP brands, at terms that benefit our customers.

Content Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage acquired content, ensuring successful post-signing go-to-market planning across the relevant teams, and contributing to defining strategic development affecting the company's overall growth and success.
• Evaluate audio content rights availability and publishing market dynamics to define future priority territories for investment consideration.
• Research and identify potential content partners in priority territories and languages.
• Support content acquisition efforts in priority international territories, including partner relationship management, deal negotiation, and implementation.
• Develop, grow, and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential content partners, including authors, writers, content creators, agents, publishers, and IP brands.

Content Program Manager Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of experience and proven success in book publishing, content, media rights, business development, sales, or within a digital media department/company.
• Previous experience in and understanding of both the digital and traditional media spaces is preferred.
• Significant experience working with external partners is preferred.
• Previous experience in the audio space, acquiring or selling audio rights, is preferred.
• International experience is preferred.
• Experience using Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and enterprise Project Management tools is preferred.
• Passionate about storytelling, the evolution of
• Resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and focus on excellence.
• Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity, and rapidly evolving environment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams under aggressive deadlines.
• Strong deal-making, negotiation, and relationship management skills are preferred.
• Passionate about storytelling, the evolution of audio, theater, music, books, and consuming audio content.