At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, and TV channels. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds.  

We’re looking for the best people to join us on our journey. Right now, we’re searching for a  Content Manager in our Stockholm office – are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change? 

The Role 

As Content Manager, you will play a key role in shaping Viaplay’s acquired content offering by proactively identifying and evaluating new content opportunities that deliver on our overall content and group strategy. Most importantly, you will help ensure Viaplay offers engaging and relevant content that resonates with Nordic audiences.

In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will leverage data, market insights, and platform performance to ensure Viaplay has a strong acquiered content pipeline that drives viewership, retention, and engagement. You will also assess platform needs, analyze content performance and viewing behavior to inform future acquisitions and ensure they align with broader business priorities.

The role operates in a fast-moving, high-output team and requires a proactive mindset with a bias towards getting things done. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of the acquired content landscape, with a proven ability to source high-impact titles that support both audience engagement and commercial objectives.

The role sits within the Strategic Planning team which focuses on ensuring that Viaplay makes the right investment decisions for acquired content.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Acquired content pipeline and strategic priorities

• Find and evaluate new content acquisition opportunities, including expected performance and value
• Proactively drive the pipeline planning and acquisition priorities by assessing volume needs across genres and audience segments – ensuring alignment with overall strategic priorities
• Execute on Viaplay’s acquired content strategy, ensuring we deliver engaging content based on identified needs
• Assess optimal terms for new acquisition opportunities, and support deal negotiations and the development of business cases

Content performance and insights reporting 

• Track content performance over time, and translate findings into actionable insights to continuously improve on selections and inform strategy
• Continued development of the content-selection framework, using market and performance insights, working closely with internal teams across Content Curation, Strategy, and Data Analytics
• Deliver insights to internal stakeholders on content performance against ROI and engagement targets
• Support in the development of Viaplay's acquired content strategy and long-term plan

What we’re looking for 

We understand you may feel confident ticking certain boxes more than others and that’s why we always keep an open mind in our recruitment process. But, in order to thrive in this role, we do believe you’ll have at least some experience in the following: 

• Min. 3-5 years’ experience sourcing and evaluating scripted content for a streaming service or premium TV platform
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable to a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment
  
• Extensive knowledge about global rights markets, licensing windows, and deal structures
  
• Strong track record of building and presenting data-driven investment cases
  
• Extensive experience from working with performance metrics (engagement, retention, ROI) to guide decision-making
  
• A deep knowledge of content, market trends, and distributor pipelines – with a demonstrated track record of consistently identifying relevant content for target audiences
  
• Demonstrated ability to balance creative ambition with budget and volume constraints
  
• Excellent communicator, able to translate commercial and editorial insights into clear recommendations
  
• Team player with experience working in a high-volume, team-oriented setting
  
• Fluency in English plus one Scandinavian language

What we offer you

We’ve got you covered! 30 days of paid vacation every year, an attractive pension and insurance scheme, and generous parental leave pay lift.

Your wellbeing matters. We provide you with various wellbeing initiatives including wellness allowance.

A safe space to grow and up-skill. Our learning culture puts you in the driver’s seat of your own development.

Entertainment is what we love, and entertainment is what we do. So, unlimited access to Viaplay seems only fair for you to get to know the product – including series & viewing events, new release movie rentals, linear channels and more.

Hit play today 

If this feels like your kind of challenge, make sure you apply by attaching your CV here – you may also want to add your LinkedIn profile. Please don’t send us your application via email because we won’t be able to accept it. We do, however, welcome any questions you may have about this particular position. 

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