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Director/Senior Director, Media Partnerships

ONE Championship
New YorkPeople ManagerPosted Jul 10, 2026
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Director/Senior Director, Media Partnerships

ONE New York, United States

Director/Senior Director, Media Partnerships

ONE New York, United States 2 weeks ago 58 applicants

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About ONE Championship

ONE Championship is Asia’s largest global sports media property, and the world’s largest martial arts organization, hosting bouts across all styles of martial arts such as Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA, Grappling, etc. In addition to its digital platforms, ONE Championship broadcasts to over 2.6 billion potential viewers across 190 countries around the world with some of the largest global broadcasters, including Amazon Prime Video, Sky Sports, Globo, Channel 7 HD, U-NEXT, Seven Network, Disney+ Hotstar, and more.


We are now looking to expand our Media Partnerships team. This would be a key role in shaping the future of the Company and you will take lead responsibility in the following key areas including, but not limited to:


Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of distribution and monetization of ONE’s media rights portfolio across various media platforms
  • Develop and implement short and long-range growth strategies that significantly increase revenue and distribution through sales of media rights to achieve strategic objectives in alignment with ONE’s mission and vision
  • Lead all aspects of deal development such as prospecting, sourcing, negotiating, closing, proactively identifying potential business partners, and negotiating agreements
  • Lead all pitches to broadcasters and host meetings, as well as, workshops for both current and potential broadcasters to secure high-impact partnerships and maximize the value of ONE’s broadcast partnerships
  • Conduct strategic presentations to senior executives inside and outside the organization
  • Develop new market initiatives by assessing new markets and analyzing business opportunities
  • Leverage extensive network contacts and relationships, maximize opportunities to build relationships in the community
  • Develop and monitor metrics for maximizing sales performance and establish annual budget targets
  • Day to day liaison and client servicing for broadcast partners, distribution sales agents and broadcast/media sales prospects
  • Responsible for managing overall content fulfilment and value-adding to key accounts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to monitor sales, renewal efforts, client’s requests and remain updated on programming plans
  • Ensure proper preparation and execution of signed contracts
  • Conduct market research to keep up with industry trends and source for potential clients


Requirements

  • Knowledge of the Free-to-air TV landscape
  • Minimum 8- 10 years' of experience in right holders / media sales
  • Proven track record in monetizing content through licensing negotiations and forming strategic partnerships
  • Significant track record of success in the television and/or digital media industry, with at least 5 years in a licensing role with prior exposure to strategy and/or consulting
  • Strong local market business knowledge, contacts and extensive rolodex is crucial
  • Understanding of digital media space and evolving trends
  • Highest level of integrity and ethics, both professional and personal
  • Excellent listening, negotiation, pitching and presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently with strong decision-making abilities
  • Attention to detail, ability to organize and prioritize work while working independently
  • Experience working in an international, cross-border, multi-cultural environment
  • Experience in sports and/or entertainment industry is a plus

  • Seniority level

    Director

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Consulting

  • Industries

    Spectator Sports

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