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WWE SEEKING NEW MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL

WWE have a job posting for Manager, International:

The job listing notes:

Based in WWE’s Stamford, CT HQ, the Manager, International will work with and form a team with the SVP, International to identify and develop new business opportunities primarily focused on content distribution via broadcast, digital and emerging platforms globally; and maintain operational excellence

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify new business opportunities for traditional broadcast, digital and emerging platforms
• Develop distribution strategies for each market based on an integrated approach to developing business across multiple lines (media distribution, live events, consumer products, sponsorship, talent development, etc.) 
• Conduct market analysis, performance reporting, and competitor analysis reports with aim to achieve optimum value in market
• Monitor the competitive landscape to ensure WWE’s growth trajectory continues and the business continues to innovate
• Secure content licenses (e.g. TV / PPV / VOD / IPTV / Mobile / Digital) across international markets
• Secure digital media agreements for WWE’s short and long form content, across all established and developing platforms and devices
• Provide ongoing sales support to TV and Digital clients and serve as critical point person for external clients and internal stakeholders
• Help support all facets of the daily operations of the International department.
• Conduct continuous prospecting and research across all international markets and all platforms
• Provide general support across the global content business as it pertains to Production, Programming, Marketing, Live Events, Consumer Products, Finance, etc.
• Assist the International team by supporting the day-to-day departmental and cross-functional initiatives.
• Liaise with International content production team on new and current affiliate business status and track accordingly
• Schedule and attend meetings at key trade conventions (Sportel, MIPCOM, NATPE, MIPTV, Discop, etc.)
• Coordinate and track deliverables and accomplishments across multiple initiatives/projects.
• Stay up-to-date on organizational operating policies and procedures (i.e., Finance, Legal, etc.) to ensure appropriate protocols are followed, and facilitate accordingly.
• Assist with all strategic initiatives and tactical deliverables across multiple functional areas, such as Finance, HR, and Legal.
• Help sustain a positive, entrepreneurial and high performing culture to facilitate delivery of strategic goals.

Experience and Requirements:

• MBA preferred
• 5-7 years of related experience in TV and Digital Media Distribution with/for a major cross-media, international sports, or entertainment company
• Firm understanding of digital media distribution and emerging technologies
• A fearless winner with a proven track record of success and pushing new boundaries
• Charismatic presentation skills and exceptional negotiating/deal-making ability
• Self-motivated and able to creatively overcome obstacles and objections
• Masterly in multi-tasking and weighing the competing interest of various internal stakeholders
• Intelligent and analytically robust with excellent attention to detail
• Outstanding facilitator for cross-functional thinking to define complex issues, generate ideas, influence thinking, and build consensus around decisions.
• Leadership potential and passion to grow into increased responsibilities
• Able to drive audience research and analysis to create an environment of continuous improvement within the team
• Strong experience interacting with and presenting to senior executives.
• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Web)
• Good understanding of the WWE brand and audience specifically, as well as the broader sports, media and technology landscape
• Willing and able to travel regularly and extensively to key markets and manage market complexity
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while staying highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Willing and able to travel for business (approximately 20%) and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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