Media rights manager

Media Rights Manager - London/ Hybrid - £40,000-£50,000 doe

Join a fast-growing international sports and media organisation that is redefining how a global endurance sport is consumed by fans worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Media Rights professional to play a key role in delivering and scaling global media rights partnerships across broadcast, OTT, digital and creator-led platforms.

Reporting into senior leadership, you'll help drive audience growth, maximise distribution opportunities and support the delivery of world-class live sports content across multiple international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute global media rights strategies across broadcast, OTT, digital and emerging platforms
• Manage relationships with broadcasters, agencies and distribution partners
• Coordinate live and non-live content delivery to rights holders and partners
• Support commercial negotiations, renewals and rights management activities
• Identify new distribution opportunities to drive audience growth and engagement
• Monitor performance data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Oversee content syndication, digital distribution and monetisation initiatives
• Ensure operational excellence across media delivery workflows and partner servicing
• Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends and competitor activity
• Collaborate with internal teams including Content, Marketing, Commercial, Legal and Finance

Key Requirements

• 3–5+ years' experience within media rights, broadcast operations, content distribution or sports media
• Strong understanding of broadcast, OTT and digital media ecosystems
• Experience managing external partners and stakeholder relationships
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and project management skills
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with performance data
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Passion for sport, media and audience growth

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international sports organisation
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Exposure to global media rights partnerships
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Diversity, equity & inclusion

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