What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Content Acquisition Manager position at Coursera?
About Coursera
Coursera was founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller to make world-class learning accessible to everyone, everywhere. Today, over 190 million learners and 375 university and industry partners use our platform to gain skills in fields like AI, data science, technology, and business. As a Delaware public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp, we're driven by the belief that learning can transform lives through learning.
Why Join Us
At Coursera, we're looking for inventors, innovators, and lifelong learners ready to shape the future of education. You'll help build global programs and tools that power online learning for millions turning bold ideas into real impact. People who thrive here are customer-first builders who move fast, simplify ruthlessly, and iterate relentlessly on the metrics that matter.
We're a globally distributed team and let you choose the best way you work, whether it's from home, a Coursera hub, or a co-working space near you. Our virtual hiring and onboarding make it easy to join us and start making an impact from anywhere. If you're ready to make a global impact, scale unique products exclusive to Coursera, and expand your career horizons, apply below.
Job Overview
The Senior Content Acquisition Manager will focus on identifying potential industry partners. They will efficiently source high-demand titles and align them with Coursera's content strategy targets. They will conduct market analysis to understand industry trends, content gaps, and potential sectors for partnerships. Key responsibilities include targeted outreach, lead generation and qualification, initial partnership negotiations, and proposal development. Once partnerships are secured, the role involves coordinating a smooth transition to the account management team and supporting partnership onboarding. The Content Acquisition Manager will also manage the partnership pipeline, provide regular reports, and gather market feedback to inform strategic changes. This role is critical in supporting Coursera's strategic objectives and open content strategy.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Partner Sourcing: Identify and acquire high-demand content by researching industry partners and executing targeted outreach strategies to drive strategic partnerships
- Partnership Development: Source new partners and qualify leads, negotiate initial agreements, and develop partnership proposals to secure industry collaborations aligned with Coursera's strategic objectives
- Reporting and Feedback: Manage the partnership pipeline, provide regular reports on development activities, and relay market feedback to inform strategic adjustments and improve offerings
Basic Qualifications
- 7 years of related experience in content acquisition for a consumer platform
- Experience sourcing and developing new partnerships with large fortune 500 companies and high profile content and subject matter experts
- Demonstrated history of structuring partnership agreements and working with cross functional teams to onboard new partners
- Existing relationships with content creators on YouTube, TikTok, etc.
- Represent Coursera externally at trade shows and conferences such as CES, VidCon, etc, serving as panelist for the team
- Experience with sales, new business development and contracting
- Track record of successfully meeting and exceeding quarterly goals
- Travel 15%
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically, to influence across the organization at all levels, and to ensure flawless execution and strong understanding of business partnership development
- Demonstrated ability to form long-term strategic business relationships through engagement with senior executives
If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:
- Business Strategy Specialization
- Growth Strategy
Compensation
This role is available in the following US Pay Zones:
US Zone 2: $151,002 - $177,650
US Zone 3: $140,101 - $164,825
US Zone 4: $130,411 - $153,425
At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.
US Pay Zones
US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro
US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA
US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI
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Salary : $130,411 - $153,425