BBC Studios

BBC Studios, a global content company with bold British creativity at its heart, is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC Group, creatively and financially supporting the BBC, its partners, and the wider industry. We combine the strengths of the UK’s most awarded producer with a world-class distributor. Taking ideas from thought to screen and beyond, our activities range from content financing, development, production, through to global program sales, branded services, consumer products, live events and ancillaries.

Together with our independent production labels and content sales partners, we deliver thousands of hours of content annually to the BBC and other broadcasters and services, including Amazon, Apple TV, Channel 4, Channel Five, Discovery, Disney, National Geographic, Netflix, Migu, PBS, Sky and YouTube. BBC Studios Productions creates high quality, award-winning content across an extraordinary range of genres and specialisms. Recent credits, made by BBC Studios Productions and its indie labels, include Happy Valley 3, Frozen Planet II, Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, Killing Eve, Am I Being Unreasonable, Grenfell: The Untold Story, Prehistoric Planet, JoJo and Gran Gran, Top Gear, The One Show and Royal and ceremonial events.

Job Purpose

The Manager of Partner Solutions will be responsible for generating commercial-market demand for the BBC. Helping translate editorial and audience data, product capabilities and content opportunities into business-moving and objective-exceeding marketing programs for our top-tier client-set for the US and Canada. Assist in the collaboration of in-market capabilities that will help drive new revenue and partnership for our sales team.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Identify and drive efficiencies across content and product offerings through creative packaging and tiered solutions
• Partner with editorial, content, analytics, product marketing and data leadership to identify and build compelling, revenue-generating proposals and programs that successfully meet and exceed client KPIs and are connected to our IP/talent/brand
• Work closely with sales leadership on packaging strategy for large scale sponsorship offerings
• Assist Senior Manager and Senior Director in solving business and process issues
• Help lead the development of new and compelling evergreen sponsorships and content marketing opportunities aligned with company priorities driving efficiencies across content and product offerings
• Work to continuously optimize marketing materials based on research, editorial input, sales, and client feedback to meet evolving industry trends to ensure differentiation and competitiveness
• Develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with all key internal stakeholders including editorial, content, analytics, product marketing
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects at any one time and with minimal direction
• Work with internal stakeholders to create and manage timelines
• Provide support on special projects and events as needed
• Accountable for the performance and results of a team or project team

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• 6 years of integrated marketing experience (such as advertising agency, media sales/marketing, client-side marketing) with prior management experience of at least 2 years
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated self-starter with leadership and project management skills, but the self- awareness necessary to understand when/where to ask for help and guidance
• Proven ability to think creatively and strategically while navigating difficult and complex issues in a large, highly matrixed, dynamic corporate setting
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills (able to create and deliver presentations to senior management)
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities simultaneously in a changing environment
• Requires the ability to influence others to accept practices, approaches and recommendations
• Experience with problem solving for process issues
• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail
• Experience processing and responding to client RFPs ad creating new sponsorship opportunities through Editorial content
• Candidate must possess maturity, professionalism, and poise under pressure, and have proven experience interacting with top-level, business executives, as the position requires direct contact with senior sales management, key clients and talent, and is a brand representative in the marketplace

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $100,000 to $110,000. This range does not include bonus compensation or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and geographic location of the position.
This range is not inclusive of a competitive bonus, flexible, hybrid working schedule & benefits including but not limited to: 100% BBCS covered medical & dental insurance, vision, & 401k match.

Benefits and Perks

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible, Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Work/life balance
• Free Retirement Consulting to All Employees
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Reimbursement
• Bagel Mondays, Thirsty Thursdays, and more!

About the BBC

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.