Media Account Manager

UFC · Buenos Aires (IMG)

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Who We Are:

The Media Account Manager will represent the Media team in IMG’s Buenos Aires office, working closely with the wider Media team, CONMEBOL and relevant media rights holders and partners across the region. The role will have a strong focus on the international distribution of CONMEBOL Club Competitions media rights, supporting sales across international territories and managing relationships and contractual matters with existing rights holders.

The Media Account Manager will also act as a key point of contact for rights holders across the SSLA region, while supporting the Media team on media intelligence, anti-piracy matters and other strategic and day-to-day projects. Based in Buenos Aires, the position will serve as the Media team’s representative within the local IMG office, supporting IMG leadership on Media-related matters and representing the department in relevant meetings and discussions in Argentina.

IMG works with CONMEBOL to drive commercial growth and deliver innovative development strategies for its club competitions. The Media team supports the global distribution and commercial development of media rights across CONMEBOL Libertadores, Sudamericana and Recopa, helping connect South American club football with audiences around the world.

IMG’s team works across key markets in Latin America and internationally, collaborating closely with CONMEBOL, broadcasters, streaming platforms and other media partners to support the continued growth and distribution of CONMEBOL Club Competitions.
Above all else is our love of football and belief that South American football represents the very best there is on offer. Our job is to bring that brand of football to the world, connecting a greater global audience than ever before.

Here is what you can expect from working at IMG 

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment. 

• A passionate, close-knit team with a collaborative ethos.

• Involvement in high-profile football decision making 

• The chance to bring South American football to fans all over the globe in new and innovative ways.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Sales and Account Management at CONMEBOL.

• International Media Rights Sales: support and manage the sales of CONMEBOL Club Competitions media rights across international territories, including commercial negotiations, proposals and deal execution.

• International Contract Management: manage international media rights agreements throughout their lifecycle, coordinating with relevant internal teams and following up on key contractual and commercial matters.

• SSLA Account Management: act as a key point of contact for media rights holders across the SSLA region, managing day-to-day relationships, contractual matters and ongoing commercial discussions.

• Media Intelligence: lead ratings and audience reports for CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, providing relevant data and insights to internal departments and CONMEBOL when required.

• Support the relationship with IMG’s anti-piracy partner and coordinate relevant matters with internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as a focal point for the Media team in Buenos Aires, representing the department in relevant in-person meetings, activities and discussions in Argentina, including whenever the VP of Media is not present.

• Support IMG’s leadership in Buenos Aires on all Media-related matters and contribute to broader Media team projects and day-to-day activities as required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in the Sports, Media and/or Broadcasting industry.

• Experience in media rights sales, distribution and/or account management.

• Strong commercial mindset, organizational skills, relationship management and customer service skills.\

• Good understanding of the sports media landscape in Latin America and international media markets.

• Fluent in Spanish and English; professional proficiency in Portuguese.

• Previous experience with sports media rights, broadcasters, streaming platforms, audience measurement and/or TV/digital viewership data.

• Availability to travel internationally, particularly within Latin America.

In addition, success at IMG is driven by four core competencies that apply to all employees:

• Business Acumen – Understanding financial drivers, interpreting business data, aligning decisions to strategic outcomes

• Operational Excellence – Driving efficiency, governance, and continuous improvement in delivery & operations

• Innovation Mindset – Cultivating curiosity, experimentation, and forward-looking capability development

• Leadership & Collaboration – Inspiring others, building trust, and enabling collaboration across teams

Working Conditions

• This is a permanent position

• May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings

• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule 

• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate

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