Content Manager

Yahoo

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP139-42

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Working closely with both English and Arabic editorial team to assist them on all content needs (video, text, images)
• Acquiring new content from existing content providers
• Working with existing partners to secure new rights, content types, and renewal of contracts
• Discussing commercial terms with licensors and preparing agreements based on discussions in coordination with legal and finance departments
• Monitoring the competitive landscape and strategic planning
• Developing and analyzing business models for new content types
• Performing content strategy analysis so that our customers have the broadest selection of content available
• Assisting Media team with forecast & budgets
• Developing long lasting relationships with existing and new content providers
• Responsible of the database of new and existing content acquired
• Maintain the highest standards of Arabic/English content exposure and quality
• Up-To-Date and knowledgeable of both Western & Arabic content
• Source, review and analyze content that is suitable for our platform
• Has a vast knowledge of the market landscape

Requirements

• A track record of standard licensing to rev share deals
• A track record of managing a large number of account relationships, ideally related to media
• Ability to understand and analyze contract terms
• Ability to close straight forward deals at a fast pace
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Must be bilingual in Arabic and English
• Ability to adapt to a quickly changing, fast-paced environment
• 3+ years of experienced in a related role
• Experience executing complex business agreements with media companies

About the Company

Yahoo! is focused on making the world's daily habits more inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe. In turn, we create value for advertisers by connecting them with the audiences that build their businesses. Yahoo! is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., and has offices located throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific (APAC) and the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.

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