Media Rights Manager

Media Rights Manager

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive global media rights strategies and manage partnerships in sports and media.
  • Company: Join a fast-growing international sports organisation redefining fan engagement.
  • Benefits: Enjoy autonomy, enhanced holiday allowance, and a company share scheme.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be part of an exciting journey in sports media with real impact on audience growth.
  • Qualifications: 3-5 years in media rights or sports media with strong project management skills.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Join a fast-growing international sports and media organisation that is redefining how a global endurance sport is consumed by fans worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Media Rights professional to play a key role in delivering and scaling global media rights partnerships across broadcast, OTT, digital and creator-led platforms.

Reporting into senior leadership, you'll help drive audience growth, maximise distribution opportunities and support the delivery of world‑class live sports content across multiple international markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute global media rights strategies across broadcast, OTT, digital and emerging platforms
  • Manage relationships with broadcasters, agencies and distribution partners
  • Coordinate live and non-live content delivery to rights holders and partners
  • Support commercial negotiations, renewals and rights management activities
  • Identify new distribution opportunities to drive audience growth and engagement
  • Monitor performance data and provide insights to support strategic decision‑making
  • Oversee content syndication, digital distribution and monetisation initiatives
  • Ensure operational excellence across media delivery workflows and partner servicing
  • Conduct market analysis and monitor industry trends and competitor activity
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Content, Marketing, Commercial, Legal and Finance
Key Requirements
  • 3–5+ years' experience within media rights, broadcast operations, content distribution or sports media
  • Strong understanding of broadcast, OTT and digital media ecosystems
  • Experience managing external partners and stakeholder relationships
  • Commercially aware with strong organisational and project management skills
  • Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
  • Strong analytical skills and experience working with performance data
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
  • Passion for sport, media and audience growth
What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international sports organisation
  • High level of ownership and autonomy
  • Exposure to global media rights partnerships
  • Enhanced holiday allowance
  • Company share scheme
  • Excellent long‑term career progression opportunities

Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Diversity, equity & inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

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We think you need these skills to ace Media Rights Manager

Media Rights Management
Broadcast Operations
Content Distribution
OTT Platforms
Digital Media Ecosystems
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Commercial Negotiations