Rights Executive
Warner Bros. Discovery
London, United Kingdom
Do you want to help build a streaming service that carries the iconic MGM brand name? Are you interested in helping to shape the international media and entertainment landscape? MGM+ International is a movie and series streaming service that is wholly-owned and operated by Amazon. The service offers programming that is curated to align with the MGM brand. This means everything from MGM catalogue classics such as Rocky, Legally Blonde, and Stargate, to current cinematic and sophisticated hits such as Outlander, The Great, Power, and much more. MGM+ Int'l is currently available in 32 countries outside the US.
MGM+ Int'l is seeking a Sr. Content Acquisition Manager, who will help define and execute content strategies across the entire MGM+ Int'l footprint. The position will be based in London but will work with teams all over the world.
Key job responsibilities
Develop written content acquisition plans, including selection goals, rationale and KPIs for leadership review
Analyze viewership and customer behaviour data to help inform licensing decisions
Support on all aspects of content licensing deals, including content selection, financial analysis, technical requirements, and asset delivery
Read and evaluate scripts and concept pitches
Establish and manage strong relationships with local and global content providers
Work closely with Prime Video and other MGM+ leaders on content partnership opportunities (e.g., windowing, sampling)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of digital video landscape, including solid understanding of digital video distribution technologies
- Experience in account management, business development, content licensing, or finance
- Experience with Excel
- Experience with end-to-end ownership of major project deliverables
- Previous experience creating detailed written documents and reports evaluating content licensing decisions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep passion and knowledge of media and entertainment landscape, including strong understanding of streaming landscape and respective content offerings
- Deep passion for storytelling as role will require extensive creative analysis
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