Content Partnerships Manager

Company Description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. We bring Australians closer by telling stories, sparking conversations, and creating engaging experiences. We are committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and can thrive. 

Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian Financial Review.  Radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au & 9Now as well as an extensive Podcast Network.

Since Nine took over 2GB, 4BC, 3AW & 6PR in 2019 our focus has been on aligning the content to the Nine values, creating a dynamic inclusive team. Nine is also the #4 Australian podcast publisher with a large original podcast network, created in house with the content owned by Nine.

Across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC & 6PR, Nine Radio has some of the highest profile personalities in Australia. Nine’s live and local audio content has never been more effective, whether it’s tuning into our live talk radio stations, digitally streaming on your own device, or listening to one of our specialist podcasts. Our powerful and agile audio platforms foster an interactive relationship with our audiences - acting as a direct line into the moods, opinions and thoughts of diverse Australian communities. If Australia’s talking about it, we’re talking about it. 

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As well as catch up podcasts, Nine Audio’s Podcast Network consists of a slate of Original podcasts across News, Business & Finance, Sport, Lifestyle & Entertainment – including extensions of our key TV properties – True Australian Stories & True Crime. 

Job Description

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about Audio. Never considered Talk Radio? It’s time to challenge your preconceptions (and misconceptions!). 

The Total Audio Content Partnerships Manager is responsible for the delivery of client projects across Nine’s radio & podcast assets, ensuring our customers have the best possible experience with Nine. We're open to applicants based in both Sydney and Melbourne, and you’ll be part of a national team working to bring audio partnerships to life across key markets.

You will work collaboratively across different divisions within our business from sales to content partnerships, through to creative and production to consistently deliver project outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations. You will build and maintain amazing relationships with a diverse range of internal teams including our broader powered team, sales, programming, and other support functions such as trade marketing, research and insights and commerce to consistently deliver project outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations. 

Through a thorough understanding of our customers’ needs and goals you will ensure quality in execution. You will also be looking for ways to optimise a client’s experience to deliver valued and memorable customer interactions which deliver commercial outcomes.

Day to day you will:

• Work as an expert project manager implementing radio & podcast integrated campaigns to ensure you deliver a market leading experience to our clients. 
• Be a problem-solver who can act quickly and effectively. You'll need to follow your instincts to anticipate and handle problems, and to communicate them to key stakeholders
• Responsible for relevant communications, to effectively manage conflict resolution, and compliance on campaign deliverables.
• Work closely with our sales and content teams & talent building strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Operate effectively in a solutions-based culture and demonstrate proactivity and collaboration at all times.
• Be the lead on your designated portfolio, provide content integration specialist support and knowledge to sales teams & wider Content Partnerships team

Qualifications

What can you bring to the role?

• Radio/Audio experience is essential
• Excellent Stakeholder Management - the ability to build strong relationships across multiple teams 
• Pitch & Negotiation skills - being able to sell ideas into both content teams and into sales team
• Highly organised multi tasker with exceptional attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Outstanding project management skills with a relentless focus on quality output
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people and relate to people at all levels of client/agency organisations.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Additional Information

Being part of our Nine Sales team means you will benefit from:

• Competitive Sales Incentive Scheme that rewards and recognises performance & success. 
• Sales Academy – our bespoke training and development program for Sales.
• Complimentary subscriptions to all our platforms including Sydney Morning Herald, AFR, The Age, Brisbane Times and WA today.
• Brand new offices in the heart of North Sydney – within our building are our news and filming studios where all the action happens - plus views of the Harbour!
• Exclusive invitations to Nine Events – whether you are a fan of Ninja Warrior or the NRL, it could be you sitting in the audience!
• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer’s parental leave.
• Discounts on lifestyle, entertainment, and leisure memberships, including health insurance, dental and gym.
• Discounts on products and services with corporate partners.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Nine, we are committed to fostering a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.