Head of Product and Partnerships (Mat Cover)
Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/12/2025
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Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual to join our small but dynamic team as Head of Product and Partnerships, on a maternity contract. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to shape important partnerships with streaming platforms, whilst driving the success of our streaming products, including our direct-to-consumer services, SVOD, and FAST channels such as Inside Crime, History Hunters and more.
As the primary point of contact for our streaming partners, you’ll manage key relationships, spot opportunities that add real value, and ensure our partners feel fully supported through close collaboration with internal teams. You’ll play a hands-on role in bringing new platforms and products to market, from leading pricing strategies and vendor management to seamless launches and app store submissions. This is a chance to make a visible impact across our products and business, working at the intersection of innovation, collaboration and customer experience.
This is a 9 month fixed-term maternity cover contract position. This role will be hybrid based in the London office, working with exciting, award-winning brands like Sky HISTORY and Crime+Investigation.
Key Responsibilities
Managing Commercial Relationships with Streaming Partners:
At Hearst Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter, inspiring and exciting our audiences with hit US franchises (The Curse of Oak Island, Pawn Stars), must-see docudramas (Royal Kill List and Colosseum), and original commissions (Sex: A Bonkers History with Amanda Holden, Royal Autopsy, Cops Gone Bad with Will Mellor). Over the past few years, we’ve championed our own original programming and relished in the successes of recent series’ such as The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd, Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Royal Mob.
We welcome talented candidates with infectious enthusiasm and creativity, who love what they do, and are ready to learn, develop and thrive. Here you’ll find a community of innovative, collaborative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to embrace responsibility and try new things together, as a team.
We are a certified Great Place to Work® with a motivated and supportive culture that believes in working to live, not just living to work. Every employee has a voice and is encouraged to be themselves and be ambitious. With offices in Rome, Madrid, London, Warsaw, Munich and Johannesburg, we are a truly international organisation that celebrates difference and diversity.
As an inclusive employer, we value the diversity of our teams and want our workforce to reflect our wider society. We encourage and welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds and are keen to make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all. Please do let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance for meetings and communications with you when you apply for a role with us.
Hearst Networks EMEA Values
Curiosity is what drives us to question, explore, and innovate. We approach challenges with an open mind, ready to grow and evolve as the world changes around us. When we stay curious, we keep learning, discovering fresh opportunities, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Courage is showing up as your true self, with confidence and heart, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. It’s about owning our choices, stepping beyond our comfort zone, and creating new paths and opportunities to explore for both our company and yourself.
Care is part of everything we do - how we treat each other, approach our work, connect with our partners and the world. It’s about creating a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and truly supported. By acting with care, we nurture trust within our teams, building meaningful relationships throughout our company.
At Hearst Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter. A global broadcaster since 1995, we reach audiences in over 100 countries, including the UK, Nordics, Benelux, Central & Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, Germany, Africa and the Middle East. Our stories are global and local, linear and digital, and always compelling.
As the primary point of contact for our streaming partners, you’ll manage key relationships, spot opportunities that add real value, and ensure our partners feel fully supported through close collaboration with internal teams. You’ll play a hands-on role in bringing new platforms and products to market, from leading pricing strategies and vendor management to seamless launches and app store submissions. This is a chance to make a visible impact across our products and business, working at the intersection of innovation, collaboration and customer experience.
This is a 9 month fixed-term maternity cover contract position. This role will be hybrid based in the London office, working with exciting, award-winning brands like Sky HISTORY and Crime+Investigation.
Key Responsibilities
Managing Commercial Relationships with Streaming Partners:
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key partners.
- Identify and capitalise on opportunities to enhance partnerships and drive revenue growth.
- Serve as the main contact for SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand) partners.
- Address partner inquiries and issues promptly and efficiently.
- Ensure alignment between partners and our strategic goals and objectives.
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure seamless support for external partners.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between external partners and internal departments.
- Proactively resolve issues that may arise between partners and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
- Lead the onboarding process for new digital platforms, ensuring timely and successful integration.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful platform launches.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless platform integration and execution.
- Pricing Updates: Regularly review and update product pricing strategies to remain competitive and aligned with market trends.
- Onboarding: Oversee the onboarding process for new products and services, ensuring thorough preparation and execution.
- Product Launches: Plan and execute successful product launches, coordinating all aspects to ensure comprehensive rollout.
- Vendor Management: Maintain and manage relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of services.
- App Store Submissions: Oversee the submission process for app stores, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and requirements.
- Metadata Technical Issues: Address and resolve technical issues related to product metadata to ensure accurate and efficient data management.
- Customer Service Product Enquiries Resolution: Manage and resolve customer service inquiries related to products, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Deciding and initiating action
- Persuading and influencing stakeholders
- Applying expertise and knowledge
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
- 5 years of experience in product management, partnership management, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of digital platforms, SVOD services, and the digital media landscape.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects and motivating cross-functional collaboration.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and internal teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficient in project management tools and software.
- Experience in the media or entertainment industry.
- Knowledge of app store submission processes and technical requirements.
- Technical understanding of metadata and related data management issues.
At Hearst Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter, inspiring and exciting our audiences with hit US franchises (The Curse of Oak Island, Pawn Stars), must-see docudramas (Royal Kill List and Colosseum), and original commissions (Sex: A Bonkers History with Amanda Holden, Royal Autopsy, Cops Gone Bad with Will Mellor). Over the past few years, we’ve championed our own original programming and relished in the successes of recent series’ such as The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd, Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Royal Mob.
We welcome talented candidates with infectious enthusiasm and creativity, who love what they do, and are ready to learn, develop and thrive. Here you’ll find a community of innovative, collaborative and inspiring people who aren’t afraid to embrace responsibility and try new things together, as a team.
We are a certified Great Place to Work® with a motivated and supportive culture that believes in working to live, not just living to work. Every employee has a voice and is encouraged to be themselves and be ambitious. With offices in Rome, Madrid, London, Warsaw, Munich and Johannesburg, we are a truly international organisation that celebrates difference and diversity.
As an inclusive employer, we value the diversity of our teams and want our workforce to reflect our wider society. We encourage and welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds and are keen to make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all. Please do let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance for meetings and communications with you when you apply for a role with us.
Hearst Networks EMEA Values
Curiosity is what drives us to question, explore, and innovate. We approach challenges with an open mind, ready to grow and evolve as the world changes around us. When we stay curious, we keep learning, discovering fresh opportunities, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Courage is showing up as your true self, with confidence and heart, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. It’s about owning our choices, stepping beyond our comfort zone, and creating new paths and opportunities to explore for both our company and yourself.
Care is part of everything we do - how we treat each other, approach our work, connect with our partners and the world. It’s about creating a culture where everyone feels included, respected, and truly supported. By acting with care, we nurture trust within our teams, building meaningful relationships throughout our company.
At Hearst Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter. A global broadcaster since 1995, we reach audiences in over 100 countries, including the UK, Nordics, Benelux, Central & Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, Germany, Africa and the Middle East. Our stories are global and local, linear and digital, and always compelling.
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