Content Partnerships Manager - Entertainment

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Nine is looking for a Content Partnerships Manager to join our high-performing Powered Partnerships & Experience team!

Reporting to the Head of Content Partnerships, you will drive market-leading brand solutions for iconic hit formats like Married at First Sight, Travel Guides, and Lego Masters. You will act as the key conduit between our sales, programming, and production teams to unlock premium revenue and champion innovative client integrations. 

Day to day you will:

• Develop, negotiate, and articulate bespoke content-integrated brand solutions to drive premium revenue.

• Produce compelling go-to-market collateral and communicate commercial opportunities to internal sales teams.

• Lead your designated entertainment portfolio, serving as the subject-matter expert on content integration.

• Collaborate with sales teams to pitch commercial opportunities directly to brands and media agencies.  

• Work with the Client Experience team to ensure seamless campaign implementation across production and programming partners.  

• Manage campaign compliance, pipeline deliverables, and conflict resolution to secure positive outcomes for all stakeholders.  

• Provide day-to-day management, guidance, and development opportunities for direct reports.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Around 5 years of experience negotiating with content creators, sales teams, clients, and agencies within a media owner environment.

• Expertise in integrating brands across television, digital, social, radio, licensing, and live events.

• Proven capability as a strategic thinker with exceptional planning and project management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset capable of navigating competing objectives to deliver win-win outcomes.

• High levels of ownership, proactivity, and a drive to challenge the status quo.

• Background in media sales, content partnerships, or TV production is highly desirable.

Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.