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Content Acquisition Program Manager - LATAM and ROW 1297779 #PP A leading podcast and audiobook company is seeking a LATAM and ROW (Rest of the World) Content Program Manager. The successful candidate will generate, negotiate, and close 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. The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years of experience and proven success in book publishing, content, media rights, business development, or digital media department/company. The company offers a great work environment! Content Acquisition Program Manager Pay and Benefits: • Hourly pay: $75-$85/hr • Worksite: Leading podcast and audiobook company (Newark, NJ 07102) • W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL • 40 hours/week, 9 Month Assignment Content Acquisition Program Manager Responsibilities: • Manage content acquisition efforts in select international territories, including partner management, deal negotiation and implementation. • Research and identify potential content partners in multiple territories and languages. • Develop, grow, and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential content partners, including authors, writers, content creators, agents, publishers, and IP brands • Independently manage, prioritize, and execute high-volume deal flow, structuring, negotiating, and executing deals that support our’s content strategy and initiatives • Identify and prepare projects for internal support and valuation by presenting data, preparing budgets, P&Ls, and drafting proposed deal terms. • Build relationships and represent the LATAM and ROW content team to various internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, BI, Marketing, PR, Content Services, Content Partnerships, and Content Creation teams. • Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms if necessary. • Coordinate closely with members of the content teams to maintain consistency in messaging and policy. • Draft well-written and data-backed concise documents. Content Acquisition Program Manager Qualifications: • 7-10+ years of experience and proven success in book publishing, content, media rights, business development, or digital media department/company. • Previous experience in and understanding of both the digital and traditional media spaces. • Significant experience working with external partners. • Previous experience in the audio space, acquiring or selling audio rights. • International experience and fluency in Spanish. • Resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and focus on excellence. • Strong organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills. • Strong deal-making, negotiation, and relationship management skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills -- ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas in a simple manner across different levels of an organization. • Ability to operate in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment. • Ability to work with cross-functional teams under aggressive deadlines. • Passionate about storytelling, the evolution of audio, theater, music, books, and consuming audio content. • Strong aptitude to use Salesforce, Excel, PowerPoint, and company-wide Project Management tools.