Senior Media Rights Manager

About the job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Strap in, we’re looking for a Senior Media Rights Manager to join our unique mission!

Formula E, the world's fastest-growing sport, is redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability.

Hosting races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, CUPRA Kiro, Andretti and Penske, we feature elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology. As the world's first sport certified Net Zero Carbon from inception, Formula E combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress, inspiring a global fanbase with our high-performance brand new GEN3 EVO race car, the fastest accelerating electric race car on the planet.

Using the spectacle of sport, we’re sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed up the switch to electric mobility.

Welcome to the home of Global Electric Street Racing.

The Role:

• Account leadership: Act as the primary account lead for several of Formula E’s key broadcasters and editorial partners, developing close working relationships and managing all day-to-day aspects of partnerships.
• Broadcast strategy & delivery: Manage race broadcast schedules, plans and host broadcaster representatives on-site at races and other key activations.
• Commercial & rights support: Support the Media team’s distribution and commercialisation remit, participate in contract renewal discussions, and play an active role in rights sales processes within assigned territories.
• Partner onboarding: Lead the onboarding of new and existing broadcast partners for the next media rights cycle, providing hands-on training around Formula E’s future media products and broadcast tools.
• Content distribution: Support the wider team in distributing Formula E’s content and programming portfolio to new and existing broadcasters and platforms.
• collaboration: Work closely with Formula E’s internal Business Intelligence, Marketing & Brand, Commercial and Partnerships teams to deliver maximum impact

What we're looking for in you:

• Industry experience: Strong experience ideally at a broadcaster, media outlet, rightsholder or agency.
• Client relationship management: Proven track record of successful client relationships and strategic account management.
• Global exposure: Experience of working across multiple international markets outside of the UK.
• Broadcast expertise: In-depth understanding of broadcast media rights and the global sports broadcasting landscape.
• Digital knowledge: Understanding of conventional and digital media platforms and their role in the modern marketing mix, particularly with multinational and global brands.

What's in it for you?

At Formula E, we offer a range of benefits and perks to enable you to make an impact in your role and to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to do 3 days a week in our Hammersmith London office

Application Process

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our race to the future?

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At Formula E, we are building a culture where every voice matters, every perspective accelerates progress, and every individual is empowered to rise, contribute boldly, and shape a better world - together. We will provide equal opportunities regardless of an individuals' protected characteristics. We believe in attracting and retaining diverse talent to strengthen our global vision with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Our mission is clear. The message is simple. Whoever you are. However you live. Whatever you believe. Formula E. For the Future. For Everyone.

We’ll see you at the starting line!

¡VAMOS!

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