Director, Media and Sports Partner Activation Team, YouTube

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 20 years of experience in business development
  
• 20 years of experience in the MediaCo industry
  
• 10 years of experience leading a team within a organization in an online or technology business
  

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA, Master's degree, JD, or other relevant advanced degree
  
• Executive presence and experience presenting to executive leadership, both externally and internally. Ability to structure, analyze, and solve complex business problems, as well as deliver impact against concrete business goals
  
• Ability to be a thought leader, think strategically, develop an outlook and strategy, and inspire others to follow
  
• Ability to effectively balance short-term tactical and long-term strategic goals as a general manager
  
• Exceptional problem solving, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and collaborative environment
  

About the job

As Director, Head of Media and Sports Partner Activation Team, you will own the performance of studio and sports leagues across AVOD, TVOD, FAST, PPV, Primetime Channels, and YouTube TV. You will develop cross-functional strategies for critical cross-platform initiatives that have a material impact on the media and sports businesses (e.g. AI). You will have direct oversight of execution of internal policies, complex issue resolution, and partner management for studio and sports partners in close collaboration with regional leaders in AMER, APAC, and EMEA to collectively deliver upon global priorities. You will utilize strategic thought leadership, people skills, cross-functional collaboration, partner and team management skills, execution, and an understanding of the dynamics of the Media and Sports industries.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $253,000-$363,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

As Director, Head of Media and Sports Partner Activation Team, you will own the performance of studio and sports leagues across AVOD, TVOD, FAST, PPV, Primetime Channels, and YouTube TV. You will develop cross-functional strategies for critical cross-platform initiatives that have a material impact on the media and sports businesses (e.g. AI). You will have direct oversight of execution of internal policies, complex issue resolution, and partner management for studio and sports partners in close collaboration with regional leaders in AMER, APAC, and EMEA to collectively deliver upon global priorities. You will utilize strategic thought leadership, people skills, cross-functional collaboration, partner and team management skills, execution, and an understanding of the dynamics of the Media and Sports industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee identification, analysis and execution of key policies and partner guardrails/frameworks for YouTube's AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, PPV, FAST, and PayTV services. 
  
• Develop YouTubes’s outlook on critical MediaCo and Sports League partnership initiatives, such as AI. Leverage industry experience to identify opportunities, risks, and needs to inform business processes, partnerships, and product roadmaps.
  
• Build, manage, and develop a high performing, diverse team that drives the success of YouTube’s Global MediaCo partnerships, while fostering a culture that encourages creative thinking and risk taking.
  
• Partner with and align executive stakeholders across a diverse geographic and functional landscape, including product, m