Country Manager, OTTStreaming Thailand
Job brief
Our client is a global trailblazer in the digital media and premium entertainment ecosystem celebrated for its next-generation streaming platform and innovative long-form content. As part of its strategic commitment to accelerating market development across Southeast Asia the platform is expanding its core footprint through localized co-production strategic alliances and native market operations.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial and highly strategic Country Manager OTT/Streaming - Thailand (Chinese/Thai Bilingual) to spearhead our clients comprehensive market growth. The core driver for this executive role is to transition the platforms world-class IP into local multi-channel growth. The successful candidate will act as the principal regional representative responsible for orchestrating high-stakes corporate negotiations optimizing local content localization and cultivating high-performing local teams to build a sustainable dominant brand presence.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Business Development: Drive the platforms overarching market expansion and commercial negotiations; unlock and cement high-value partnerships with local television networks telecom operators and top-tier production houses.
- Content Localization and IP Scaling: Oversee the operationalization of localized mini-dramas variety shows and flagship content formats; spearhead co-production joint ventures copyright syndication and IP licensing frameworks.
- Key Account and Revenue Management: Cultivate and future-proof relationships with premium local clients and industry stakeholders; formulate and execute annual commercial blueprints to consistently surpass growth targets.
- Organizational Leadership: Architect mentor and lead the local operations team; establish performance milestones (KPIs) and operational workflows to continuously elevate localization efficiency.
- Cross-Border Harmonization: Interface closely with global headquarters across production content strategy operations and technical divisions to ensure seamless resource alignment and local execution.
Requirements
- Professional Experience: Bachelors degree or above with over 5 years of professional track record including a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience living/working locally demonstrating an intrinsic grasp of the regional media and commercial landscape.
- Commercial Acumen: Exceptional cross-cultural negotiation capabilities backed by an established network within local broadcasting telecom or theatrical production circles.
- Language Proficiency: Complete professional fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and Thai; able to utilize both as core working languages to bridge corporate cultures.
- Leadership and Resilience: Proven experience leading agile local teams to execute complex projects independently; highly adaptable to fast-evolving business mandates and high-pressure scenarios.
- Vision and Mobility: Long-term commitment to developing the regional market characterized by sharp market instincts and a proactive pioneering mindset.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1