Associate Director Strategy, Global Publisher and Partner Relations

Description At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. Its why we work with some of the worlds leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Associate Director of Global Publisher and Partner Strategy is a crucial role responsible for developing, planning, executing and overseeing a number of multifaceted projects that have impacts on Audibles publisher and independent creator relationships. Were looking for an experienced candidate with a proven ability to develop and bring to execution partnership strategies. You will work with various departments across the business and with multiple teams across all of Audibles marketplaces to help execute on the strategies you have helped to design. Through your deep knowledge of our business and understanding of partner relationships, the implementation of your strategies will help put in place structures and deals that further our partnerships and content offerings and drive Audibles growth into the future. We start with the customer and work backwards in everything we do, including in publisher and partner strategy. As an Associate Director Global Publisher and Partner Strategy, you will... - Develop the vision and end-to-end global strategy for identifying, establishing, maintaining and growing relationships with publishers, authors, and content creators worldwide - Be accountable for the delivery of the annual Global Publisher and Partner three-year plan - Align on the Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) service model; who we serve, what service is provided to achieve growth and how partners are incentivized - Establish consistent processes globally by collaborating with regional teams to ensure consistent global strategies and deal making, while adapting to local market dynamics and cultural nuances - Be responsible for developing and implementing Global Publisher performance metrics, OKRs, MBRs and reporting - Serve as a partner and trusted consultant to cross-functional teams in areas including Content, Product, Marketing, Insights, Finance & Strategy - Drive the growth of Audibles business on behalf of publishers, including business management in support of Audible org goals around revenue and engagement - Produce stack-ranked set of publisher priorities to influence product requirements, roadmap decisions and trade-offs - Track and monitor new Audible features and offerings that drive partner opportunities, and package for external talking points ABOUT AUDIBLE Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years of experience in a strategy and planning role Preferred Qualifications - Extensive knowledge of the global publishing landscape, including key players, trends, and industry dynamics - Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Proven analytical, financial and strategic thinking abilities, with a talent for identifying opportunities and developing innovative solutions - Proven writing capabilities for creating written reports and presentation materials for senior executives which communicate financial analysis, strategic perspective, and drive toward a recommendation - Willingness to travel and attend industry events - Proven success in strategy and business development Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.