Job Detail

Department: IOC Television & Marketing Services
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Duration: 1 year
Activity Level: 100%
Entry Date: 01.07.2021
 
 
Mission

• Responsible for optimizing the exploitation of IOC broadcast rights by the Rights Holding Broadcasters.

Main responsibilities
The Broadcast & Media Rights unit (BMR) is responsible for the sales, sub-license and exploitation of IOC broadcast rights (Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Channel) by Rights Holding Broadcasters (RHB) all year-round. 

As part of the BMR unit, the Broadcast and Media Rights Manager will be responsible for a portfolio of territories/RHBs as well as certain areas of expertise (e.g. commercial exploitation, Internet Monitoring Programme, Value in Kind…).

Broadcast Rights Exploitation

• Across all areas of expertise, ensure the most effective exploitation of broadcast rights by RHBs (e.g. commercial exploitation, Internet Monitoring Programme, Value in Kind…). 


• Support in defining the localisation strategy of the Olympic Channel and potentially other IOC’s digital properties through strategic partnerships with RHBs and Olympic Family stakeholders (e.g. NOC, OCOG…).


• Manage the implementation, monitor and adjust the strategic partnerships to increase the contribution of RHBs and Olympic Family stakeholders to the wider IOC digital strategy.


• Manage RHBs in their sublicensing obligations to implement a global broadcast platform and fulfil the Olympic Charter principle of reaching the widest possible audience.


• Responsible to setup processes for and ensure rights delivery on allocated areas of expertise.


• Anticipate new opportunities in the exploitation of broadcast rights to create additional value for RHBs.

Broadcast Rights Sales and Sub-license

• Support the BMR unit in the sales of IOC broadcast rights (Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, IOC produced content) in allocated territories (e.g. coordination of tender processes).


• Develop a strong relationship with allocated RHBs and understanding of allocated territories.


• Remain aware of market development that can influence the sales of broadcast rights or create possible new source of revenue.

Training, language and IT competences 

• University degree or equivalent in business school or related field, higher education qualification (Master’s degree, etc.) a plus.


• Minimum 5 years in a commercial/business environment, preferably working for a broadcaster, digital platform, sports agency or sport’s governing body.


• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the worldwide broadcast and media industry.


• English fluency both spoken and written; French and/other language an asset.


• Excellent command of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and of corporate tools and compliance with internal usage rules (Sharepoint, Outlook, etc).


• Familiarity with the ‘Olympic Movement’, a plus.


• Good ability to analyse and summarise.


• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.


• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a “can do” mentality.


• Attention to detail and ability to interact and communicate with team members.


• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.


• Ability to handle tight deadlines and resolve difficult situations and problems creatively.


• Strong sense of organization and pro-activity.


• Strong client service- and results-orientation.


• Rigorous professional ethics; sense of initiative; ability to work in a dynamic environment and still respect deadlines.


• Ability to consider interpersonal differences as a source of added value and interact constructively with all kinds of people and flexible in working with a multitude of internal/external/agency constituents.


• Excellent command of the corporate tools and follow the internal user rules (Livelink, Outlook, etc.).

The International Olympic Committee is a not-for-profit independent organisation committed to building a better world through sport. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement. You will have the opportunity to work in an international and flexible environment with people of more than 50 nationalities.