Director, Brand Partnerships

Job Description

Summary of Position

Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury is hiring for a Director of Brand Partnerships, based in New York City. The ideal candidate is already in integrated marketing, branded entertainment, brand partnerships, ad sales marketing, production, or related field. This is the perfect position for someone looking to make the leap from a manager or associate director role.

The Director of Brand Partnerships will work closely with the SVP of Brand Partnerships to develop client pitches that align with the overall marketing campaign strategies of potential clients. The Director of Brand Partnerships will also manage the production process and integration execution for closed deals. The Director should have the ability to manage a production and producers while attending to the client needs seamlessly. This is a full-time position requiring a candidate who can handle a mix of virtual and in person work, but who is available to work on-set and in office up to five days week as needed.

Responsibilities
• In coordination with the SVP, oversees development of production specific pitch tools including, but not limited to, show and viewer insights, social and digital reach, plus evergreen and custom concepts for broadcast, social and digital.

• Participates in creative brainstorm sessions with producers and digital team and then manages the development of integration opportunities coming out of the brainstorms.

• Develops custom integration opportunities for brands including written concepts for broadcast and social

• Develops and manages the internal and external timelines for in-production deals

• Leads weekly client meetings for in-production deals

• Works with various internal cross-functional teams to deliver on deal points. The Director of Brand Partnerships must keep the client's objectives and interests in mind while preserving the creative integrity of each show.

• Manages the review and approval process by client and production for broadcast, social and digital elements. Includes, but is not limited to script, gfx elements, props, social/digital copy, and social/digital creative.

• Oversees internal look-sees, rehearsals, tapings, and post-production (when required) for integrations

• Helps develop recap decks upon completion of integrations

Business Unit Overview

About Debmar-Mercury

Debmar-Mercury, an innovative leading media company specializing in syndication, network, cable and ancillary markets, produces and distributes The Wendy Williams Show and Nick Cannon talk shows; distributes the top-rated show in national syndication during the 2020-21 season, FremantleMedia's Steve Harvey-hosted Family Feud; and produces and distributes the Daytime Emmy nominated viral sensation, Caught In Providence.

Additionally, it has US distribution rights to the record-setting Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated fan favorite comedy, Schitt's Creek; US off-Netflix episodes of BoJack Horseman from Michael Eisner's privately held media and entertainment company, The Tornante Company; as well as the 10/90 sitcoms Debmar-Mercury pioneered including Tyler Perry's House of Payne and spinoff Meet the Browns; Revolution/CubeVision's Are We There Yet? (starring Ice Cube); and the Debmar-Mercury / Lionsgate Television comedy Anger Management (starring Charlie Sheen).

Debmar-Mercury is a wholly owned subsidiary of global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), which combines the STARZ premium subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world .

Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum 5-7+ years in a brand partnerships, integrated marketing, or equivalent client and production facing role

• Previous production experience desired

• BA or equivalent required

• Must be skilled in powerpoint/presentation software, and excel

• Excellent writing and verbal communication

• Proven knowledge of the advertising marketplace and branded content

About the Company

Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) brings a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. Its film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest collection of film and television franchises in the independent media space. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for the audiences it serves worldwide.
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: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1p54y-18-221-165-246-42 in your application.