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Deals Manager, Global Media Partnerships, YouTube

Exl

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
168k-249k
18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. The YouTube Product Partnerships team drives the partner strategy and manages key relationships that help to make YouTube's products more universally accessible and useful. We own the business side of new products and initiatives, and our strategic partnerships seek to build, distribute, grow, and protect YouTube's products globally. The mission of the Media Partners team is to make YouTube the essential platform for viewing content from media partners by driving meaningful business and distribution. We are responsible for sourcing, negotiating and closing distribution agreements with media and entertainment companies for YouTube's subscription video businesses, as well as distributing ad-supported content across YouTube's multiple formats and platforms to fuel those partners' core businesses. As a Deals Manager, you will negotiate and manage agreements for partnerships with the top media companies, studios and entertainment/sports properties across YouTube TV, Primetime Channels and YouTube Main.

Key Responsibilities

  • Negotiate partnerships for YouTube's AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, PPV, FAST and Pay TV services.
  • Contribute to a high-performing team that drives the success of YouTube's Global Media Partnerships, while supporting a culture that encourages creative thinking and risk taking.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with a broad range of constituents, particularly in product, finance, marketing, and legal, as well as with external partners.
  • Leverage industry experience to negotiate agreements in alignment with cross-functional priorities.
  • Understand industry trends and market insights to adjust to changing circumstances.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience in media industry agreement negotiation.
  • Experience working with executives and cross-functionally across all levels of management.
  • Experience managing agreements or partnerships.

Nice to Have

  • MBA or JD degree.
  • Experience negotiating distribution agreements for linear cable television, broadcast stations, direct-to-consumer offerings, and advertiser supported content.
  • Experience escalating and presenting key issues and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Experience licensing content for distribution on streaming platforms.
  • Ability to facilitate discussions, structure agreements, and work with legal teams to sign and manage agreements.
  • Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to structure, analyze, and solve business problems, as well as deliver impact against concrete business goals.

Qualifications

  • Formal educational background includes a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,000-$249,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
  • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
  • Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
  • Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
  • The compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Working at Exl

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun - and we do it all together.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 8, 2025
Job CategoryMedia Planning
Salary168k-249k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Exl

Website

google.com

Company Size

1-10 employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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