Head of Content & Partnerships, India

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Snap’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world (used by 750 million people around the world every day); Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and our AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snap India has been a cornerstone of Snap’s growth since 2019. Snap has made significant investments in localizing the app and has successfully built a highly engaged Snapchatter community in India. We’re looking for a Head of Content & Partnerships, India based in Mumbai., who can design, develop, and execute strategic initiatives, with a focus on driving content creation, content engagement and audience growth.

What you’ll do:

• Help create content strategy and define KPIs for content acquisition and content engagement for India
• Lead the Content & Partnership function that includes creator/ talent partnership, media partnership, spotlight, sports partnership, music partnership and partner monetization
• Protect the long-term health of the ecosystem by constantly balancing the interests of content consumers, content creators, advertisers, and Snap
• Identify the content needs of Snapchatters, give high-level strategic input, and influence in improving existing products and features
• Create and implement plans for partners to drive editorial and user engagement growth
• Identify viewership and track patterns to find key areas of interest to our audience and use that to improve editorial content across the Shows product
• Create and maintain audience development best practices for the Shows product
• Drive feedback loop between external Show partners and Snapchat regarding measurement and learnings
• Responsible for developing our partner ecosystem, selecting and onboarding supply from a wide variety of partners, as well as managing content BD and dealmaking
• Collaborate and partner with global teams in Snap across product, engineering & business to strategize and execute plans for the India market
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who loves data and has a proven track record of using analytics and trends to build and develop audiences
• Experience working closely with major media partners & the creator community; must be able to strongly represent yourself and Snapchat to external partners
• Demonstrates equal parts of creative and analytical abilities
• An understanding of how platforms work, why audiences engage with content, and what kinds of experiences get our audience to engage
• An experienced creative with exceptional editorial judgment and deep industry rolodexes
• A leader with a defined and focused creative vision, as well as strong organizational & collaboration skills
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity. Ability to problem solve and work with stakeholders across multiple teams & levels internally
• Passionate about Snapchat
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 12+ years of experience in content acquisition and engagement
• Deep understanding of the content ecosystem and landscape
• Demonstrated capacity to lead multiple projects with stakeholders across functions with success
• Solid track record in stakeholder management with a focus on building C-level relationships with partners
• Ready to wear multiple hats and thrive in ambiguity
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to inspire and drive end-to-end content acquisition and engagement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous work environment
• A strong understanding of Snapchat and the digital advertising ecosystem
  
  

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week).

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!