Partnerships Manager - APAC
Description
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a partnerships professional to manage and support our content partnerships across the APAC region. This role is focused on day-to-day relationship ownership, partner enablement, and operational execution, ensuring that local partnerships run smoothly and continue to support our products and commercial teams effectively.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Partnerships – EMEA & APAC, this role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with publishers or content partners who enjoys being close to the execution, collaborating cross-functionally, and serving as a reliable point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners.
The role is based in Singapore or another city with an established Meltwater office and supports partnerships across Australia/New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Japan.
What You'll Do:
We’re looking for a partnerships professional to manage and support our content partnerships across the APAC region. This role is focused on day-to-day relationship ownership, partner enablement, and operational execution, ensuring that local partnerships run smoothly and continue to support our products and commercial teams effectively.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Partnerships – EMEA & APAC, this role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with publishers or content partners who enjoys being close to the execution, collaborating cross-functionally, and serving as a reliable point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners.
The role is based in Singapore or another city with an established Meltwater office and supports partnerships across Australia/New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Japan.
What You'll Do:
- Manage day-to-day relationships with content partners across APAC, including major publishers and local aggregators.
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned partners, handling operational issues, coordination, and ongoing communication.
- Support the execution and administration of existing licensing and partnership agreements, including renewals, updates, and amendments.
- Serve as a key intermediary between partners and internal teams such as Sales, R&D, Product, and Operations to ensure smooth delivery and usage of licensed content.
- Enable regional sales teams by ensuring partners, content availability, and use cases are well understood and accurately represented.
- Assist with partner reporting, performance tracking, and documentation in collaboration with Finance and Operations.
- Coordinate with Product and Engineering teams to support integrations, content onboarding, issue resolution, and ongoing maintenance.
- Support the Senior Director with regional partnership initiatives, market-specific requirements, and partner communications.
- Maintain awareness of local market dynamics, copyright considerations, and emerging AI-related implications as they relate to content partnerships.
- Work comfortably across multiple markets and time zones, supporting partners in Australia/NZ, Southeast Asia, and Japan
What You'll Bring:
- Experience in partnerships, account management, business development, or a related role, ideally within media, news, data, or SaaS environments.
- Prior experience managing relationships with publishers, content providers, or data partners.
- Solid experience / knowledge of Chinese social media partnerships and familiarity with their terms of service
- Fluency in English and Chinese (written and spoken) is mandatory
- Familiarity with the APAC media landscape and regional publisher ecosystems.
- Working knowledge of copyright considerations and emerging AI-related issues impacting content usage and licensing.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple partners and priorities simultaneously.
- Comfort working cross-functionally and acting as a liaison between external partners and internal teams.
- Clear, professional communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to collaborate across regions and time zones.
What We Offer:
- Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health insurance tailored for you, complete with an annual health check.
- Special discount on selected restaurants/shops through our food delivery partner.
- Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behaviour areas to ensure your overall well-being.
- Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
- Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
Where You'll Work:
60 Anson Rd, #18-03 Mapletree Anson, Singapore 079914
When You'll Join:
March 2026
March 2026
Our Story
At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen.
Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around
the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.
the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.
Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and creates
an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along
the way.
an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along
the way.
We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers.
We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across
25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.
25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.
We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.
Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.
Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.