Gatekeepers News reports that Facebook, a multinational technology company, is seeking an experienced Strategic Partner Manager to build and enhance successful relationships with news partners in Sub-Saharan Africa. This person will collaborate with a diverse range of news organizations and journalists across the region to implement strategic partnership plans and programs around Facebook products, tools and services.
Facebook Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Strategic Partner Manager, News – SSA Region
Build and cultivate relationships with a growing and diverse set of news organizations, such as newspapers, broadcasters, digital-first publishers, journalists and news industry bodies.
Develop expertise on your partner’s goals & priorities, gather industry insights, and keep your finger on the pulse of the news industry in your region and how Facebook can support it.
Contribute to partner success by providing guidance on optimal use of Facebook & Instagram tools and services, compliance with Community Standards and other rules, as well as content strategy.
Build your Managed Partner Set with sound strategies in line with key goals & objectives Prepare bi-annual program budgets.
Work with data analysts and Partner Solutions colleagues to forecast partner revenue track, analyze and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends.
Act as a news industry expert internally and externally and be a strong advocate for partners. Identify and help highlight unique news media success stories from the region to celebrate best practices and seed new trends in the industry.
Build strong relationships with internal partners across Public Policy, Market Operations, Communications, Entertainment Partnerships, Sales and other teams to help coordinate a common approach to the news industry, identify challenges and mitigate content integrity issues.
Identify scaled training opportunities for journalists and news organisations Work closely with Support teams to proactively resolve operational, business, and technical issues.
Ability to communicate effectively and advocate for the region with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Extensive experience in the news industry or organisations supporting the news industry
Extensive experience and knowledge of the pan-African media landscape, especially in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya
Keen interest and understanding of news business models and the journalism industry
Fluency in French and familiarity with Francophone Africa’s media landscape are an advantage