Assistant Director - Media & News - Data Acquisition Strategy (APAC)

Skip to main content Go to homepage Menu Saved Jobs (0) EN Filter Languages English English Canadian Français Canadian French View all jobs Search Jobs Find jobs for Location Radius miles 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Search Assistant Director - Media & News - Data Acquisition Strategy (APAC) Singapore, Singapore Apply now Save job Posted 07/21/2026 Job reference 14128 Experience level Experienced Hire Job category ESG Analytics, Data & Research Line of business Data Estate At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Skills and Competencies5–8+ years’ experience in, strategic sourcing, or commercial vendor management, ideally within news media, company, or information servicesStrong track record in complex contract negotiation, including pricing, licensing rights, and service agreementsExperience managing media and news publishers, aggregators, or data providers strongly preferred. Experience in media licensing or data acquisition requiredSolid understanding of data governance, licensing models, and compliance frameworksHighly commercial mindset with strong analytical and cost optimisation capabilitiesExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across global teamsFamiliarity with GenAI rights, redistribution constraints, and regulatory data sourcing a plusBasic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical useEducationBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferredResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a commercially driven data licensing professional to manage and expand Moody’s portfolio of media and news data providers across Asia. This role will focus on strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of news media and information provider contracts, ensuring optimal commercial terms, robust usage rights, and compliance with regulatory and internal governance frameworks. You will play a critical role in supporting our news, KYC and risk products by securing high-quality, cost-effective data from regional publishers and aggregators.Strategy & Information Provider ManagementAssist in the development of and execute a regional data sourcing strategy for media and news providers across APAC, aligned to business priorities and budget considerationsManage and grow the portfolio of strategic information provider relationships (publishers, aggregators, news outlet, etc.), ensuring long-term sustainability and...