Senior Director, Content Acquisition and Partnerships

Job Description

Good storytelling starts with great listening. At Audible, that means each role and every project has our audience in mind. Because the same people who design, develop, and deploy our products also happen to use them. To us, that speaks volumes.
Audible's Content Team is responsible for the commissioning and delivery of world class audio entertainment. We are a highly creative team who use data and creative relationships to bring true meaning to 'premium content'. The team is the driving force behind Audible's 'Originals' strategy that focuses on podcasts, scripted drama, theatre and original books.
Audible is seeking a Senior Director, Content Acquisition and Partnerships to grow and evolve our existing business and develop new business opportunities. This high-impact role requires an experienced dealmaker to acquire, lead, develop and broaden Audible’s strategic partnerships for International English.
As a Senior Director, Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, you will:
· Lead the acquisition and partnership team, manages all UK deals and Partnerships, book and non-book
· Drive commercial and partnership excellence within the organization (including original and 3rd party publisher strategy), in collaboration with management and the US
· Represent the International English Team in key relevant global forums
· Thought leader: Amplify Audible’s industry presence, elevate Audible’s partnership strategy by building a world-class partner pipeline, future-proof all deals, drives new commercial and distribution models
· Work closely with the Originals Senior Director to streamline workflow and build a seamless process between deal and editorial team