Director, Content Operations & Strategy

The role of Director on the Lionsgate’s Content Operations & Strategy team is a crucial one to the global commercialization of Lionsgate’s expansive catalog. This role directs Lionsgate’s global content platform avails, ensuring on-time publishing and integrity of Lionsgate’s distributed feature and television titles, as well as metadata maintenance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with IT and various internal teams to identify better practices for content supply chain management, including rights and avails, metadata storage, identifiers, digital asset management (DAM), data warehousing, and delivery data model automation.
• Strategize uses for expansion of SAP in digital supply chain operations.
• Manage implementation of and enhancements to the MediaMorph StudioConnect availing tool, establish process for integration into Lionsgate workflows, and train team members on how to use efficiently.
• Oversee avails for digital transactional accounts and e-blasts for digital and packaged retailers; partner closely with SVOD/AVOD content operations team members for availing & order process advisement.
• Coordinate Lionsgate Content Identification (EIDR) registration process and explore opportunities for further upstream integration.
• Build and deliver Apple bundle XML packages worldwide.
• Represent Lionsgate at digital trade organization cross-eco-system meetings, influence industry standards based on Lionsgate needs, and translate approved specifications to Lionsgate models.
• Partner with sales teams for promotion / bundle ideas and customer acquisition strategy, and participate in weekly meetings with Sales and Sales Planning teams regarding title specific benchmarks and industry-wide trends.
• Central contact across business units for data management and system support for SAP and Lionsgate Link.
• Operational lead for Lionsgate’s cloud-based distribution initiative, installing and mapping metadata structure for future-state content deliveries via Ateliere MAM.
• Ad Hoc projects as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ experience working in a similar capacity (content or technical operations focusing in media)
• Experience working with SAP and similar systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Ability and proven track record of managing a high-functioning team

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 U.S. 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)

Compensation

$135,000

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.

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