Entertainment GM/Business Leader

3 Weeks ago • 10 Years + • Business Development

About the job

Job Description

Gala is seeking a visionary Entertainment GM/Business Leader to drive strategic growth within their music division. Responsibilities include developing and executing business strategies, identifying new revenue streams and partnerships, overseeing P&L management, and leading a team. The ideal candidate possesses extensive business leadership experience in the music, film, or entertainment industry (10+ years), strong financial expertise, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. Experience in web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs is a plus. This role requires strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects.
Must have:
  • 10+ years in business leadership in entertainment
  • Strong P&L management and financial expertise
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • Web3, cryptocurrency, and NFT experience
  • Game development background
  • Stellar product management skills
Perks:
  • Competitive Salary
  • 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
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Gala

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.

Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and ever since Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.

Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.

Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.

At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.

And this is just the beginning…

The Role


 

We’re on the lookout for a visionary Entertainment GM and Business Leader to join forces with our Vice President of Film and President of Music to steer our division to new heights. In this role, you’ll take charge of financial performance, oversee P&L management, and ensure key metrics are consistently hit, all while driving strategic growth. If you have a sharp mind for business, a knack for financial analysis, and a solid track record in the entertainment or film industry, we want to hear from you.

We’re searching for innovative leaders with deep expertise and proven experience in business management to propel us into our next phase of success. You’ll spearhead new strategic initiatives, foster partnerships both new and old, and lead a talented team—all while managing your own P&L. Most importantly, we need someone who thrives on challenges, approaches obstacles with a "yes and" mentality, and delivers game-changing results.

At our company, you’ll be surrounded by a team of high-achievers committed to reshaping the future of entertainment. The ideal candidate has a background in game development, strong business acumen, and excels at people management. Experience in web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs is a major plus, and we’re seeking someone passionate about innovation with stellar product management skills and a history of success in fast-paced, creative environments. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact, this role is for you.

Responsibilities


  • Collaborate with the Music and Film Leadership to develop and execute the business strategy for the music division.
  • Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams to enhance the division’s market presence.
  • Oversee the division’s P&L, ensuring financial health and sustainable growth.
  • Track, analyze, and report key financial metrics such as revenue, margins, and operating expenses to optimize performance.
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, aligning with broader company goals.
  • Manage contract negotiations, business deals, and partnerships in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
  • Regularly present financial reports and business performance updates to executive leadership, offering insights for growth and innovation.

Essential Skills and Qualifications


  • Extensive experience in business leadership within the music, film, entertainment, or media industries.
  • 10+ years in driving business strategy and initiatives for a business unit, ideally in entertainment
  • Strong financial expertise with a proven ability to manage P&L and drive business outcomes.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects, emphasizing collaboration and results.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills to influence and drive decision-making at the executive level.
  • Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
  • Excited by problem-solving
  • Fearless

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications


  • Driven and motivated by innovation

 

#LI-Onsite 

 

Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and much more

NEXT STEPS


If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!


Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.



Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. We kindly ask that external recruitment agencies or third-party vendors refrain from contacting any managers or senior leadership directly regarding job postings or potential candidate submissions.

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About The Company

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands including Games, Music, Film and VOX, we’re empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment. Powered by talent from around the globe, our fully remote organization believes in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen before in the marketplace.


Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga), and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.


Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment including DreamWorks, AMC and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright, as well as music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon and BT.

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