The Tech Network Partnerships Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of relationships with key tech networks to ensure the maximisation of tech network partnership deals.
This role sits within a newly created function that will develop and commercialise agreements with technology platforms and new channel partners to generate revenue for News Corp's content.
**What's the role?**
- Support the negotiation of News Corp Australia's commercial agreements with major technology platforms.
- Work with News Corp global colleagues, the Head of and GM of Tech Networks to secure platform deals to commercialise NCA content and access new audiences.
- Evaluate and value alternative models pitched by the platforms to ensure new initiatives deliver revenue growth in the short and medium term.
- Perform analysis and assist in developing the business case for approval of all agreements and establish robust content valuation frameworks.
- Manage ongoing relationships with platform partners, including preparing and presenting reviews of partnership performance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the key local players at existing and potential partners by understanding their drivers and the emerging opportunities with a focus on social media and digital video.
- Implementation of platform agreements: With the Head of and GM of Tech Networks
- Use data analytics from across the business to inform tactical moves to optimise the agreements and derive the true value for NCA.
- Drive performance improvement by supporting the cross-organisational effort to optimize platform partnerships.
- Create relevant, lucid and effective insights and reports. Be hands-on in hunting for analytics and insights.
- Use expertise in digital channels, particularly social media platforms and video as a content medium, to problem solve and create shared value.
- Act as the organisational authority on managing projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
**Who you are**
- University Degree in business, communications, economics, marketing or other related.
- 5+ years of experience in commercial partnership management and program delivery in a large and complex organisation, providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes and challenges.
- Strong understanding of the major tech platforms such as Google, Meta, Apple etc and how they attract audiences and grow revenue; and an understanding of entertainment-focused tech platforms such as TikTok, Snap, and Spotify.
- Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, using suitable tone and tact in communication tailored to the stakeholder and intended audience.
- Solid data analysis and insights skills.
- Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different business units and organisational levels, and cross-functional teams.
- A strong preference for work-related interdependence, group decision making, and pursuing shared goals.
**What's in it for you?**
- Attractive remuneration package.
- An opportunity to innovate, challenge the norm and pioneer the way forward.
- A truly collaborative environment.
- Variety of work where no two days are the same.
- Work with some of Australia's most recognised and prestigious brands.
- Make a difference as part of Australia's most influential media organisation.
**Who are we?**
We are Australia's number one and most influential media organisation with more than 150 prestige brands across news, sport and lifestyle. Each month more than 17 million Australians choose to consume news and information from our digital and print products - more than any other media group in Australia.
**What's next?**
- Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply_