The WRC Promoter GmbH is a leading promoter in the world of motorsport and is responsible for the organisation and marketing of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) and the FIA World Rallycross Championship (RX). Through our passion for rallying and our commitment to innovation, we have made the WRC in particular one of the most exciting and global motorsport series in the world.
The Account Manager Media Rights & Rally.TV will be responsible for servicing existing clients (e.g. global broadcast partners).
The role also includes the business development of the newly launched OTT platform and 24/7 linear channel Rally.TV. The Account Manager will also be responsible for own media rights deals and to support the Senior Director Media Rights & OTT in the day-to-day business including for example sales support and administrative tasks.
#CLIENT SERVICE / ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
- Provide account management to our global broadcast partners.
#Rally.TV BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Assist Senior Director Media Rights & OTT in exploiting the opportunities that come with the new OTT and 24/7 channel Rally.TV.
#MEDIA RIGHTS SALE
- Assist Senior Director Media Rights & OTT in the sales of the WRC Promoter media rights portfolio and take responsibility of own agreements.
#NEWS DISTRIBUTION
- Optimize the coverage of the FIA World Rally Championship, the FIA European Rally Championship, and the FIA World Rallycross Championship.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in a comparable role, preferably in the media and/or sports industry.
- University degree or commercial training with relevant professional or educational development
- Knowledge of the sport and media industry.
- Fluent in English and German – additional languages an advantage.
- Highly motivated and proactive team player with excellent communication skills.
- In line with the expectations of a company which is involved in extensive worldwide motorsport championships, travel and weekend work will be required.
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