Head of Media Rights

Leads IOC global media rights commercialisation, revenue generation and partner delivery, overseeing high-value negotiations, rights-holder servicing, rights protection and the Media Rights team across Olympic properties and markets.

Department: IOC Television and Marketing Services

• Lead global commercialisation of the IOC media rights portfolio and long-term revenue generation
• Own international sales processes, competitive bids, partner strategies and commercial negotiations
• Use market insight, financial rigour and data-led analysis to position IOC media rights competitively
• Oversee servicing strategy and delivery for IOC Media Rights Holders
• Coordinate internal IOC functions and Olympic Broadcasting Services for broadcast assets and programmes
• Implement commercial guidelines governing media rights exploitation
• Oversee the Rights Protection Programme and manage infringement risks
• Lead and develop the Media Rights team with clear direction and performance accountability

• Established commercial leadership experience with a strong track record in media rights, ideally within a broadcaster, sports agency or sports governing body
• Sound understanding of the global broadcast and media landscape, content distribution, linear and streaming economics, rights valuation and evolving media business models
• Proven experience structuring and negotiating complex global deals
• Strong leadership experience developing high-performing teams across diverse and multi-stakeholder environments
• Executive presence with ability to lead high-stakes negotiations and influence senior stakeholders
• Fluency in English or French with strong communication skills in the other language

• Open-ended contract at 100% activity level
• No fixed closing date published; deadline is an estimated refresh window
• Flexible and rewarding work environment in Lausanne with focus on well-being, sustainability and work-life balance