Media Partnerships Manager

Are you attracted by how Media outlets generate revenue while delivering quality information to their audiences? Are you experienced in networking in the EU affairs environment and negotiating Media or Premium subscriptions partnerships? If you are proactive, goal-oriented, and eager to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, you could be the person we’re looking for. We are seeking a Brussels-based Media Partnerships Manager to join our Revenue team of passionate and collaborative professionals, whose mission is to grow partnerships and revenue coming from memberships, content, events, communication and advertising. The ideal candidate will have an interest in EU Affairs and experience in business development, excellent communication skills, and be capable of managing client relationships and maintaining a robust pipeline. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are excited by new challenges, this role is a great fit for you.

Candidates should be available as soon as possible!

Main tasks and responsibilities will include

Identifying and prospecting new business partners, closely monitoring the EU Affairs market to build a strong pipeline and manage the entire sales process

Delivering sales pitches for relevant campaigns and communications actions and closing partnership deals

Managing satisfying relations with existing clients and be a brand ambassador at external events

Providing regular analysis and market feedback to make sure our offering is client‑centric

Working closely and in cooperation with other EURACTIV departments – Events, Multimedia, Project management, Marketing, finance

Monitoring results according to budget and revenue target

Job requirements / profile

1‑3 years of experience with a proven track record in business development

A University degree or equivalent through work experience or other professional qualification

Interest in the EU policy making process and stakeholder dynamics

Entrepreneurial mindset, driven and motivated by challenging targets and results

Strong organisational skills with strategic thinking

Excellent social, communication, networking and negotiation skills and team spirit, with a hands‑on and solutions‑driven work mentality

Eager to learn about media industry and media business

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

What we offer:
This is a full-time employment contract under Belgian law (“contrat à durée indéterminée”), with salary and responsibilities commensurate to the candidate’s level of experience. Additionally, we’re offering the following benefits:

meal vouchers amounting to €8/worked day;

reimbursement of public transport in Belgium;

good balance between remote working and office‑based;

a broad range of training and development (as part of the HR Academy of Mediahuis group and external training opportunities).

Equality and diversity
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within the organization and Equal Opportunities in recruitment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are made entirely on merit. We encourage everyone to apply, even if you do not fit all the criteria.

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