Media Rights & Distribution Management

• Act as primary point of contact for all media rights, distribution, and broadcast-related matters
• Lead media rights renewal processes and rights requirements across relevant tours/championships and territories
• Support and lead broadcaster negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms and distribution KPIs
• Manage rights contracts, conduct regular rights audits, and maintain engagement with sales executives for market/industry intelligence
• Own invoice, receivables, and technical agreement reporting, ensuring budgets, reconciliations, and reporting timelines are met
• Work with Technical Services/Production/Distribution teams to optimise delivery solutions, onsite broadcaster requirements, and technical execution for events

Knowledge And Experience

• Previous experience of managing high-level international client(s).
• An ability to gain a detailed understanding of client business requirements.
• An overview of the global media business, key players and key movements.
• A developed understanding of contemporary media practises and demands.
• Proven experience within the media rights landscape, with a track record of leading and supporting rights renewal strategies, contract negotiations, and rights audits.
• Knowledge of TV production, including OB and remote production workflows, and its technical requirements.
• Knowledge of distribution methods, including satellite, IP, and fibre delivery, with the ability to interpret rate cards, evaluate delivery options, and understand the commercial and technical considerations of feed distribution.
• A strong understanding of IMG’s capabilities and a willingness to collaborate closely with Studios, Brand Partnerships, Digital & Data, and Event Management teams to support cross-functional objectives.
• An understanding of IMG priorities
• Strong knowledge of systems, business practises, resources and personnel within IMG Media
• Knowledge of the golf industry and broader ecosystem is preferred but not essential.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Should be an articulate and compelling communicator, able to draft clear, concise and grammatically sound written communications and to present confidently.
• Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.
• Able to multi-task and highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Able to build strong working relationships with key internal contacts, e.g. lawyers, accountants and sales executives.
• Able to exercise sound judgement, suggest logical solutions to problems and make decisions.
• Numerate and analytical in order to understand and interpret data.
• Positive personality and approach to work.
• Able to respond and adapt to change.
• Self-sufficient and pro-active team player.
• A strong understanding of, and ability to implement, strategy to facilitate successful multi-year project delivery.
• Strong project management skills.
• An interest in golf, wider sport, television and programming; interest in all aspects of the media business.

Working Conditions

• This is a 6 month FTC
• This role will be based at Chiswick Park, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate
• Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
• May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings
• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule
• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate

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