Job Description

YBVR brings emotions closer to the sport fans. YBVR is a Silicon Valley based technology start-up building the next generation of live immersive video experiences in VR/360, unleashing the potential of immersive broadcasting, by providing unparalleled immersive experiences to the sport fans connected from anywhere with any device: mobile, web or XR devices. 

Find out more about YBVR at www.ybvr.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/YBVR. 

YBVR is developing a new app for VR headsets to watch live sports. Designed to be a sports hub for live and VoD content, we are looking for a tech and sports enthusiast to help us create the future of sports viewership. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining Sports Partnerships (US leagues, federations, tournaments, and networks), with the goal of providing US-based viewers with a recurring portfolio of sports related content. Responsibilities will include pitching the product to Sports Partners, from broadcaster with content rights to teams and leagues that generate the content. And uncovering and crafting value added partnerships with sponsors or corporates looking to brand the in-App experience.

Responsibilities

YBVR’s US Strategic Partnerships Manager will be expected to: 

• Act as main point of contact from YBVR towards leagues and networks. 
• Identify potential partnership opportunities. 
• Prepare and deliver commercial presentations of YBVR and our products. 
• Help YBVR partners monetize the service. 
• Work with YBVR engineering department towards the successful integration of partners into our platform. 

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in the following will be positively valued: 

• Experience working with broadcasters, preferably right owners in large US Sports. 
• Experience working in commercial roles with leagues and federations in the US.
• Experience working with sports marketing agencies or directly with teams. 
• Experience collaborating to activate corporate sponsors within the world of sports and/or tech. 
• Knowledge of commercialization of sports TV rights. 
• Creating pitch decks with a clear story-line and commercial objective. 
• Building relationships with decision makers inside the sports industry. 

Also, a bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, communication or equivalent working experience will be valued. 

Attitudes & Values

We are looking for professionals with a dynamic attitude, we are looking for energy and ambition, risk-takers with passion for the challenge and ready to learn on the job. Ask yourself if you: 

• Are a team player (a must). 
• Have strong interpersonal skills. 
• Have results orientation, make things happen. 
• Are passionate about sports and knowledge of landscape  
• Believe Virtual Reality has the potential of changing the way we enjoy live sports.
• Feel comfortable working in an ever-changing type of environment. 
• Have strong personal and business ethics. 
• Are a tech enthusiast.