Summary of Position

Lionsgate is currently seeking a Vice President, International Sales Strategy, Planning and Operations to manage content planning, strategy, and operations. The role reports to the President, International Television & Digital Distribution, and sits within Lionsgate’s Worldwide TV Distribution group. This role works closely with Sales, Rights Management, Marketing, Research, Finance and other departments to best manage the Lionsgate product pipeline for revenue maximization. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee team that works on maximizing revenue as the primary focus, liaising with the International Sales Team
• Devise, plan and produce turn –key sales initiatives, working with Marketing and Research and Planning Teams
• Manage key upcoming/reverting avails and key franchise product through sequential use
• Communicate and tracks Go-To-Market timing, pitches and feedback
• Oversee key team processes, including deal approvals and compliance checks; ensure smooth workflows for revenue recognition
• Manage acquisition of new libraries, liaising with rights management and providing insight into how best to package with existing library
• Plan/Manage all content – what platforms should our lower tier content live on; windowing 

Qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of TV distribution licensing (Pay, SVOD, Basic & Free TV, AVOD, EST, TVOD) required with 7-10+ years related experience 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills 
• Proficient in PowerPoint
• Appreciation of the details.  Must be very detailed oriented with ability to organize and analyze large sets of data to troubleshoot issues and identify improvements
• Curious and self-motivated with ability to work independently in fast paced environment.  Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize to meet deadlines.

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

Lionsgate Television 
Lionsgate Television is one of the foremost third-party suppliers of premium scripted series to streaming, broadcast and cable platforms alike while also serving as a prolific supplier of premium content to Starz. Drawing upon its production partnerships with many of the top content creators, it supplies dozens of scripted series to more than 20 different network partners. With a reputation for creating “brand-defining” shows for a diverse range of platforms, Lionsgate Television has produced and distributed the iconic long-running series Mad Men, one of the most acclaimed shows in television history, the ground-breaking Orange is the New Black, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Nashville, Dear White People and many others while continuing to develop strong slates of acclaimed new series. Lionsgate also operates a robust in-house unscripted television business partnering with a diverse array of linear and streaming platforms. Lionsgate television series have garnered 238 Emmy® nominations, 38 Emmys®, 66 Golden Globe® nominations and nine Golden Globe® wins.
 
The Lionsgate Television Group collaborates closely with the Company’s other television businesses, including Debmar-Mercury, a leading producer and syndicator of evergreen game and talk shows, Pilgrim Media, one of the top producers of unscripted series, and 3 Arts Entertainment, a leading talent management and production company that has become a major television production partner and a source of top talent for all of the Company’s businesses. The Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group licenses the Company’s feature film and television slates, 17,000-title film and television library, one of the largest in the world, and Starz’s original programming slate to nearly every major OTT and linear platform through a global network of deep customer relationships. 

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)

Compensation

$185,000 - $200,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.