Director / Executive Director, Acquisitions

Job Description

NOTE: Cineverse is currently a 100% work-from-home company. While we may return to an office environment in the future, we do not have plans to return to an office setting at this time. When we return to an office environment, the incumbent may be required to work from the office on a part or full-time basis, as needed. We are committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees.

The Director/Executive Director of Acquisitions position is responsible for acquiring all/limited rights for completed and or packaged films/series at script stage on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis to ensure a steady stream of product for all Cineverse's distribution needs.

Essential Functions
• Source content (new or library) from producers, production companies, sales reps, and other Licensors.
• Seek out and negotiate output and library deals for Cineverse Streaming Networks.
• Screen and provide coverage for content from both a creative and business perspective.
• Review and run P&Ls to support content acquisition investments.
• Draft proposals and negotiate material business terms.
• Work with legal/operations/channel managers/marketing and sales to steward the deal to execution.
• Summarize completed deals and communicate business terms to all relevant department heads.
• Track and provide Licensor payments to finance and accounting.
• Manage and maintain content tracking logs.
• Festival / Market research and set meetings/screenings.
• Renew rights across multiple deals for company channels, releases and brand distribution extensions.
• Provide and coordinate and avails to the Streaming Networks teams to create a title selection list.
• Coordinate delivery and marketing calls with licensors and their assigned internal teams.

Essential Qualifications/Competencies
• Bachelor's Degree and some education or experience in film acquisitions
• 3-5 years work experience in entertainment – agency, production company, film sales or distribution experience
• Some financial and legal understanding a plus
• Strong Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Works effectively with others across all departments
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and to think outside the box
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Passion or interest in film and television

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0kw2-18-118-150-80-42 in your application.