WWE has a new job posting on its website for a Director, International.
You can check out the official description for the listing below:
The Role and What You’ll Do:
Based primarily in WWE’s Stamford, CT HQ, the Director, International will partner with the VP, International to identify and develop new business opportunities primarily focused on content distribution via broadcast, digital and emerging platforms globally.
- Identify new business opportunities for traditional broadcast, digital and emerging platforms.
- Develop distribution strategies for each market based on an integrated approach to developing business across multiple lines (media, live events, consumer products, sponsorship, talent, etc.)
- Negotiate and secure content licenses (e.g. TV / PPV / VOD / IPTV / Mobile / Digital) across international markets.
- Conduct market analysis, performance reporting, and competitor analysis reports with aim to achieve optimum value in market.
- Provide ongoing support to clients and serve as a critical point person for external clients and internal stakeholders.
- Provide general support across the global content business as it pertains to Production, Programming, Marketing, Live Events, Consumer Products, Finance, etc.
- Coordinate and track deliverables and accomplishments across multiple initiatives/projects.
- Help sustain a positive, entrepreneurial and high performing culture within international team.
You Have These:
- 5+ years of related experience in TV and Digital Media Distribution with/for a major cross-media, international sports, or entertainment company
- Intelligent and analytically robust with excellent attention to detail
- Good understanding of the WWE brand and audience, as well as the broader sports, media, and technology landscape
- Experience negotiating contracts and understanding points of leverage in deal-making.
- Strong experience interacting with and presenting to senior executives.
- Strong project management and computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Web)
Travel:
Willing and able to travel for business (approximately 20%) and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
