Manager – Business Development

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201-500 employees

All-premium music video and entertainment

Company Overview

Vevo offers fans worldwide a vast array of premium content to choose from, showcasing official music videos alongside a constantly developing lineup of live performances and innovative original programming. From top superstars to rising new talents, Vevo brings incomparable cross-promotional support to artists across the musical spectrum, at every stage of their careers.

Locations

Los Angeles, CA, USA • New York, NY, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Marketing

Sales

PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

Communications

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

CategoriesNew

Business & Strategy

Finance & Banking

Requirements

You have a deep understanding of financial modeling with a good understanding of the latest emerging trends in streaming media
You have strong presentation skills helping translate the analysis to insights and “take aways” that drive decision making
You have are a pragmatic thinker
You present your thoughts clearly and persuasively, in both the written and spoken word
You are thoughtful and analytical, but do not suffer from analysis paralysis
You work well in a collaborative environment
You can translate high-level strategy to its day-to-day implementation
You take initiative and are a problem solver
You have a passion for music, entertainment, TV and digital media
4+ years' experience within media/tech industry in finance, corporate strategy, consulting or investment banking with an MBA preferred
Familiarity with advertising technologies, with prior programmatic advertising deal experience preferred
BA or BS degree as well as outstanding academic performance
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proactive and detail-oriented thinker with the ability to thrive in an often ambiguous, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and financial skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, creative environment
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities under time constraints

Responsibilities

Evaluate new partnership opportunities and manage the vetting of inbound business proposals and inquiries
Work with the Sr. Manager to define and refine partnership structures related to distribution, content acquisition, technology and sales & marketing
Manage and support day-to-day deal activity
Provide negotiation support and help build long-term relationships with partners
Prepare analyses in support of negotiations and develop recommendations to present to key stakeholders
Foster business relationships with content owners, distribution partners, tech service and other service providers to support the growth of Vevo business
Prepare ongoing analysis of the competitive landscape and key industry trends and share key findings from the marketplace with Senior Leadership

Vevo is the world’s leading music video network, connecting an ever-growing global audience to high quality music video content for more than a decade. Founded by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in 2009, Vevo offers fans worldwide a vast array of premium content to choose from, showcasing official music videos alongside a constantly developing lineup of live performances and innovative original programming. From top superstars to rising new talents, Vevo brings incomparable cross-promotional support to artists across the musical spectrum, at every stage of their careers.

Vevo has consistently evolved over the past decade to lead within today’s ever-changing media landscape, embracing partnerships with a number of leading distribution platforms to deliver extraordinary content within ad-supported environments. With more than 25B views across television, desktop and mobile devices each month, Vevo brings music videos to the world – when, where, and how fans want them.

We are seeking a Business Development, Manager to join our small (and growing) team of talented deal-makers that are working to take Vevo’s business to the next level with a particular emphasis on forging new CTV distribution partnerships. This role reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Business Development. The Business Development team is a critical element in the company’s evolving CTV strategy, ensuring that Vevo builds smart, innovative partnerships that will propel the business to new heights. As a member of the Business Development team here at Vevo, you’ll be working alongside incredibly talented individuals that will challenge you to think about issues such as navigating the ever-changing TV landscape, how best to monetize content, and how to align interests to create successful long-term partnerships. We often take time as a team to review new industry trends and advancements and think critically about various developments around us that may impact the ways we decide to be more strategic as a team overall. We have a phenomenal unit made up of fun and accomplished individuals with diverse backgrounds, and we’re excited about having you join us!

As a member of the team, you will:

Evaluate new partnership opportunities and manage the vetting of inbound business proposals and inquiries
Work with the Sr. Manager to define and refine partnership structures related to distribution, content acquisition, technology and sales & marketing
Manage and support day-to-day deal activity
Provide negotiation support and help build long-term relationships with partners
Prepare analyses in support of negotiations and develop recommendations to present to key stakeholders
Foster business relationships with content owners, distribution partners, tech service and other service providers to support the growth of Vevo business
Prepare ongoing analysis of the competitive landscape and key industry trends and share key findings from the marketplace with Senior Leadership

This describes you:

You have a deep understanding of financial modeling with a good understanding of the latest emerging trends in streaming media
You have strong presentation skills helping translate the analysis to insights and “take aways” that drive decision making
You have are a pragmatic thinker
You present your thoughts clearly and persuasively, in both the written and spoken word
You are thoughtful and analytical, but do not suffer from analysis paralysis
You work well in a collaborative environment
You can translate high-level strategy to its day-to-day implementation
You take initiative and are a problem solver
You have a passion for music, entertainment, TV and digital media

Requirements:

4+ years’ experience within media/tech industry in finance, corporate strategy, consulting or investment banking with an MBA preferred.
Familiarity with advertising technologies, with prior programmatic advertising deal experience preferred
BA or BS degree as well as outstanding academic performance
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proactive and detail-oriented thinker with the ability to thrive in an often ambiguous, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and financial skills; highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, creative environment
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities under time constraints

The pay range for this position is: $125k - $135k per year. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.