MTV Networks Wireless Group: Director, Carrier Relations & Distribution, NYC

– Maintain ongoing relationships with distribution partners, including overseeing distribution of content and applications, advocating for MTVN products and content, and keeping up with how our products are being marketed and sold.

– Cultivate a deep understanding of MTVN’s vision, products, and roadmap with the ability to pitch new products and initiatives to the carriers from the tactical team to senior executive levels.

– Master carrier product landscape and wants and needs of mobile operators in the marketing and content space in order to evaluate new product and market initiative opportunities. Ability to balance detailed carrier requirements with MTVN’s strategic initiatives and product roadmap.

– Contribute to the development and implementation of the product roadmap and overall distribution strategy and implementation. Developing business opportunities for products to formulate the strategic carrier product roadmap.

– Coordinate the overall management of the relationship on a cross-functional basis consisting of product, sales, marketing, technical, project management. Requires interfacing and coordinating input from multiple MTVN departments, in particular Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Ad Sales, Integrated Marketing, Research, Music & Talent Relations, Music & Media Licensing, and Business and Legal Affairs.

Required Qualification/Skills:

– A minimum of 3 years wireless experience with an application provider, carrier, or handset manufacturer with 5+ years of total work experience. Must have proven success in managing and nurturing carrier relationships.

– Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically with persistent attention to detail

– Superb oral and written communication skills and presentation skills with the ability to advocate effectively for MTVN’s interests

– Knowledge of wireless data industry required, including but not limited to WAP, J2ME, BREW, Symbian, SMS, PSMS, MMS, DVB-H and MediaFLO multicast technologies.

—- BA/BS required, MBA preferred.

MTV Networks is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Qualified Applicants should read full job description and apply directly at: www.mtvncareers.com — In addition, you may email resumes with cover note to Digital Media Recruiter – Andrea.Lewis@mtvstaff.com

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