The Director – New Media will focus on developing and implementing strategies and partnerships to position the PGA TOUR to take advantage of new and emerging technologies, markets and content distribution platforms such as internet/broadband syndication, mobile content syndication, International New Media partnerships, etc.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Research and analyze emerging new media platforms (e.g. downloadable content) to identify future growth opportunities for the TOUR.
– Create and develop the necessary partnerships (e.g. mobile content
distribution, broadband distribution) to support the PGATOUR.com growth strategy.
– Lead initiatives for New Media business development opportunities.
– Provide project/product management of new partnerships and provide ongoing relationship management for existing partnerships.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA at a top tier business school preferred.
Experience: 8+ years work experience with at least 4 years of business development experience required. 5+ years experience working in technology and/or media preferably with 2+ years working for top tier management consulting firm, corporate planning group, sports league/governing body, internet portal or wireless carrier (content focus). Internet or mobile technology deal-making experience required. Sports and international business experience a plus. Strong knowledge of new media platforms (e.g. internet, mobile) and technologies; partnership, deal-making and negotiation expertise required. Business deal analysis and modeling required. In-depth knowledge base in sports, media and technology landscape is a necessity.
Skill set requirements:
– Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
– Strong writing skills (e.g. contract negotiation/redlining)
– Ability to design and negotiate complex, multi-faceted deals/assets/structures
– Research/Analytical skills needed to support recommendations
– Must be detail oriented
– Must be a PGA TOUR fan
– Must be an effective team player
Contact Info:
Apply directly at www.pgatour.com. Link to TOUR Business at the top of the home page, then to Careers. Apply to the position directly from there. Please identify paidcontent.org as your referral source.
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