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About the Role
We are seeking a Media Rights Director (APAC, MEA and Ancillary) to act as a strategic architect at the intersection of sport, broadcast and digital media. Reporting to the Chief Media Officer, you will hold full P&L ownership for your territories, bridging the gap between traditional linear broadcasting and a mobile-first future to ensure Formula E reaches millions of fans across the globe.
Responsibilities
- Act as the commercial lead responsible for executing high-value negotiations and renewals to exceed annual targets.
- Implement a "Reach + Revenue" model to balance Tier-1 Free-to-Air (FTA) exposure with premium OTT and Pay-TV partnerships.
- Launch commercial frameworks for ancillary and archive rights, unlocking year-round revenue streams.
- Support internal and external stakeholders on various ancillary and original entertainment projects.
- Act as the primary link between Formula E and regional media giants.
- Lead onsite activations during E-Prix race weekends.
- Mentor a high-performing regional team.
- Ensure partners deliver localised, high-impact content.
- Manage the full lifecycle of complex media contracts and anti-piracy measures in collaboration with the Chief Media Officer and legal counsel.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in media rights or sports broadcasting with a proven industry track record.
- Established, senior-level network of contacts across regional broadcasters and streaming platforms in APAC and MEA.
- Commercially astute with full P&L ownership.
- Financial modelling skills to structure complex deals.
- Ability to define media strategies that maximise both audience reach and commercial value.
- Awareness of digital distribution and emerging tech.
- Understanding of how to modernise the sports viewing experience for a mobile-first generation.
- Excited by the integration of VOD, social media and gaming into the rights mix.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Willingness to travel to support commercial stakeholders across a race weekend.
- Cultural intelligence to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes.
- Communication skills to influence stakeholders at the C-suite level.
- Postgraduate degree in law or business (preferred).
- Proficiency in regional languages (preferred).
Skills
- Negotiation
- Media Rights
- Sports Broadcasting
- Commercial Acumen
- P&L Management
- Financial Modelling
- Media Strategy
- Digital Distribution
- Emerging Tech
- Mobile-First Strategy
- VOD
- Social Media
- Gaming
- Cultural Intelligence
- Stakeholder Management
Location
- Hammersmith London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior-level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Postgraduate degree in law or business (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- Annual discretionary 10% bonus
Benefits
- Bupa Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days' annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Wellbeing leave
- Opportunity to extend your stay if travelling for a race event
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Paid volunteer and carer's leave
- Health Cash Plan
- Access to the Aviva Digital Workplace app
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Formula E store discount
- Regular social events
- Employee working groups
About the Company
- Formula E is the world's fastest-growing sport, redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Hosting over 100 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche, and Jaguar.
- Features elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology.
- The world's first sport certified Net Zero Carbon from inception.
- Combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress.
- Inspires a global fanbase with its high-performance new GEN3 EVO race car.
- Uses the spectacle of sport to help alter perceptions and speed-up the switch to electric mobility.
- The home of Global Electric Street Racing.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.