Associate Manager, Global Digital Sales & Distribution

Job Description

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is currently seeking an Associate Manager in the Global Digital Sales & Distribution department. This position will lead be part of a 2-person partner management team (within a larger 7-person sales team) responsible for maximizing revenue across the US and Latin American Transactional VOD ecosystem and will report into the VP of Global Digital Sales & Distribution.

Responsibilities
• Lead the strategic partner management relationships with a portfolio of Transactional Digital platforms in the US – including Amazon, Apple TV, VUDU, Comcast, DirecTV, Google, YouTube and Microsoft – and in Latin America – including Amazon, Apple TV, Google, YouTube, Microsoft, Claro, Cinepolis and Sky Brazil

• Maximize revenue across the entire library (New Release and Catalog) via title sell-in, price-discounted promotions, content licensing agreement compliance and constant re-aligning of priorities with partners and by using data-driven insights to all strategic decision-making

• Play an integral role in New Release launch day and ad hoc Catalog platform QCs by ensuring that all Lionsgate titles are live on platform, merchandised in high-velocity placements and displayed with the correct pricing and marketing assets (e.g. key art, synopsis)

• Take part in Content Licensing Agreement negotiations with the goal of improving commercial deal terms and/or compliance

• Monitor monthly partner remittance statements to ensure that all royalty payments paid to Lionsgate are valid based on content licensing agreements

• Collaborate with the Global Marketing Strategy to execute 360 title lifecycle campaigns that amplify our content across multiple distribution windows

• Run bi-annual and annual Partner Business Reviews and the annual Partner Slate Event

• Coordinate with the larger Global Digital Sales & Distribution teams internally to ensure that all Partner promotional efforts are consistent with best practices and can be re-purposed in other territories

• Assist in content valuation and Greenlight efforts

• Generate post-mortem recaps, analyzing success of new release campaigns, catalog promotions and monthly stunts

• Communicate internal sales updates to entire Global Sales & Distribution division via weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports

• Execute ad hoc directives from team, department and divisional leads

Qualifications and Skills
• 3+ years of experience in the EST/TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, Home Entertainment or Retail Marketing space

• Studio-level experience preferred

• Familiarity with all Film Distribution types, including EST, TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, Theatrical and Non-Theatrical

• The successful candidate must be highly motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented and display strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to go above-and-beyond without being asked, eliciting critical thinking with recommendations for process and strategy improvements

• Passionate, energetic individual who has demonstrated knowledge of keeping up with fast-paced digital sales and retail environment

• An innately curious critical thinker, who is analytical, proactive and solution-oriented problem solver with an eye towards process improvement

• Widespread knowledge of the film and TV industry and an enthusiast for film and TV content (both current and historical)

• A confident and professional written and phone demeanor is a must

• Must have elite proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). SAP and Presentation Software a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in business, media or communications

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Business Unit Overview

Motion Picture Group

Lionsgate's motion picture business is a consistent box office market share leader with films that have grossed more than $10 billion worldwide over the past six years. This leadership is driven by world-class talent relationships, a deep and renewable portfolio of iconic brands and franchises, and a diverse and balanced slate that is built to enhance consumer enjoyment of the theatrical experience but also has the flexibility to utilize a broad range of alternative release strategies as the opportunities to monetize films continue to expand. The creator, owner and distributor of great film brands including The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, Now You See Me, Knives Out, La La Land, Saw, Dirty Dancing and Monster's Ball, among many others, films released by Lionsgate and its predecessor companies have earned 129 Academy Award® nominations and 32 Oscar® wins.

In addition to its mainstream commercial releases, Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group includes specialty film distributor Roadside Attractions, an industry leader in award-winning prestige movies, Pantelion Films, the US market leader in Spanish-language releases, a top film production and distribution brand in the UK, and multiplatform distributor Grindstone Entertainment.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0ep1j-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.