About Seen.TV
Seen TV is a media-tech company with 8 million subscribers. We build tools that guide everyday people through the storytelling process, enabling us to create citizen journalism shows.
Our shows include Seen Health, focusing on physical health conditions and how people survive them, Seen Minds, a mental health show, and Seen Survivors, which tells the stories of survivors of assault and domestic violence. We also have international shows dedicated to important but misrepresented global topics, like Palestine.
That’s also why we’re called Seen, because we make people feel seen, particularly communities often overlooked by traditional media.
While we are currently a viral video publisher focused on delivering impactful stories to a young audience of 13 to 24-year-olds, predominantly in the US, we are now expanding globally into regional markets. These include the African continent, and the Middle East. Additionally, we are expanding into new verticals and broader subjects.
Over the last seven years, our growth has been driven by social media consumption on phones, but the next seven years will be focused on headsets and spatial storytelling. We are making substantial investments into creating the content and media company of the future, targeting platforms like Apple Vision Pro and other headsets.
As augmented reality and Web3 evolve, with stories overlaid onto the world, our goal is for those same unseen communities to be visible and heard in new, meaningful ways. Their stories, seen overlaid onto the world. That’s how we aim to create a more empathic and understanding world. By helping audiences see reality, through other people’s perspectives.
It’s sad seeing great creative talents— often use their skills to sell products which are detrimental to society. Come apply your creativity to meaningful stories. And for those trying to fix old, traditional media companies, come build a new future-focused one.
As the Business Development Manager for Seen Studio, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding our business opportunities in the region. As we’re venturing into this new business market, you will have an exciting opportunity to build something entirely novel from scratch. You will identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, negotiate deals, and develop innovative strategies to monetize our content effectively. Additionally, you will lead and manage a sales team to execute business development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Development: Identify and establish strategic partnerships with brands, agencies, and other organizations to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
Revenue Generation: Develop and implement strategies to monetize content through advertising, sponsorships, and other revenue streams.
Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion.
Negotiation: Negotiate terms and contracts with potential partners and clients to maximize value for both parties.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
Collaboration: Work closely with the content and marketing teams to develop integrated campaigns and initiatives that align with our brand and business objectives.
Sales Team Leadership: Lead and manage a sales team, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve sales targets and business objectives.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or related roles, preferably in the media or entertainment industry
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalize on market trends and opportunities
Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of the South African, US, and Middle East business landscape