Jaunt is looking for a Director of Partnerships to manage and expand our relationships with sport-focused media companies, leagues and related companies. This person will help these companies take advantage of our top of the line content production and distribution capabilities to expand into the immersive content and distribution category
The role will work across all facets of Jaunt, including our studio, marketing, product, and technology teams to bring the best of Jaunt to each partner. The ideal candidate will have experience in media and/or technology and the ability and passion for building strong working relationships with media partners and internal stakeholders.
What You Will Own:
Identify and work with key content publishers IP rights holders to maximize Jaunt’s business objectives. Key accounts are among the premiere sports content creators in the world, including teams, venues and talent management
Effectively partner with Studio, Product, Tech, and Marketing teams to develop program solutions that create, expand and deepen these relationships
Ability to represent Jaunt’s production and technology capabilities
Build alliances and business relationships with each client working across each media’s organization
Negotiate commercial terms and manage implementation of the relationship
Undergraduate degree required, MBA preferred
Ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of work experience
Superb people skills and communication skills with a focus on fostering client relationships
Highly proactive and organized self-starter, results-driven, and detail-oriented
Team player that motivates others and encourages diverse perspectives
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working with Excel and Powerpoint
Well organized with highly developed account management skills. Can effectively support the VP of Partnerships with prospective and existing clients
Ability to manage leads, coordinate with internal stakeholders, prepare for meetings, and follow up with stakeholders
Willingness and ability to travel
Business development experience in media and/or technology strongly preferred
Experience in investment banking or consulting preferred
A leader who embodies Jaunt’s six leadership traits: subject matter expert, clear thinker, externally focused, inclusive, creative and accountable
One more thing:
Avoid the confidence gap: you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply. Jaunt is a dynamic and creative environment made stronger through diverse perspectives.
