Overview
Manager, Audible Books Content Acquisition EU - 14-Month Contract
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At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. We work with leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors from diverse backgrounds, united to empower and inspire each other.
This role is a 14-month contract.
About the Role
The Audible Books Content Acquisition Team EU owns the full-cycle business relationships with authors, writers, content creators, literary agents and recognized IP brands that serve as Audible’s top global creators in the literary space. In this role you will generate, negotiate, and close a high volume of new deals and deal renewals for audio original and book-based content with prospective and current top partners, on terms that benefit Audible customers. You will be responsible for acquired content, ensure successful post-signing go-to-market planning across relevant teams at Audible and Amazon, and contribute to defining strategic development affecting Audible’s growth.
This role is open through a 14-month contract.
Responsibilities
* Maintain strong relationships with existing content partners
* Independently manage, prioritize, and execute high volume deal flow
* Structure, negotiate, and execute deals supporting Audible's content strategy
* Identify and prepare projects for internal support and valuation
* Prepare data, budgets, P&Ls, and draft proposed deal terms
* Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across multiple teams
* Track and communicate deal terms within the organization
* Provide first line enforcement of deal terms when necessary
* Manage comprehensive EU renewal licensing processes
* Maintain and update archive management systems
* Conduct business reviews of existing content licenses
* Negotiate renewal terms and conditions
* Collaborate with finance and operations on licensing metrics
* Process and manage incoming book submissions
* Compile detailed pitch support materials
* Analyze and present performance data for acquisition decisions
* Provide support to the EU5 Audible Books team
* Assist with cross-regional licensing initiatives
* Support collaborative projects and administrative processes
Basic Qualifications
* Experience and proven success in a book publishing, agency, content, media rights, business development, or digital media department/company
* Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
* Experience in and understanding of both the digital and traditional media spaces
* Experience in contract management and data analysis tools
* Experience operating in a high-energy, high-intensity and rapidly evolving environment
* Experience working with cross functional teams under aggressive deadlines
* Business fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications
* Resourceful self-starter with an independent attitude and focus on excellence
* Effective verbal and written communication skills – ability to effectively communicate complex concepts across different levels
* Proficiency in additional European languages, particularly Italian, French, Spanish, German or Portuguese
* Demonstrated organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
* Proven extensive network in the local and international book publishing industry, especially with authors and literary agencies
* Experience in the audio space, acquiring or selling audio rights
* Passionate about storytelling and the evolution of audio, theater, music, books, and audio content
* Advanced Excel and database management capabilities
* Strong aptitude to use Salesforce, PowerPoint, and company-wide data analysis and project management tools
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Company
Audible Limited (UK)
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