Acquisitions Director
Cinedigm
Sherman Oaks, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/6/2017 12:07:00 PM PST
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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for sourcing, reviewing and negotiating content acquisitions for all of Cinedigm's distribution channels, including theatrical, physical (DVD/BD), digital, TV and Cinedigm's OTT platforms.
Responsibilities/Duties
Source content from producers, production companies and sales reps
Screen and provide coverage for content from both a creative and business perspective
Make recommendations to senior management regarding content suitable for acquisition
Review and run P&L's to support acquisitions
Draft proposals and negotiate material business terms with producers, production companies, and sales reps.
Summarize completed deals and communicate business terms to all relevant department heads.
Track and request scheduled payments to Licensors
Manage and maintain content tracking logs
Research major film festivals, including Toronto, Sundance, Tribeca and SXSW, and create screening schedules for senior management
Provide deal support to acquisitions colleagues
Complete special projects as assigned
Specific Knowledge Abilities and Skills
Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Works well with others across all departments
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and think outside the box
Strong analytical skills
Must be able to multi-task
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree, some education in film, Master's degree preferred
3-5 years work experience in entertainment - agency, production company, film sales or distribution experience preferred
About Cinedigm:
Cinedigm, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a leading independent content distributor in the United States with direct relationships with thousands of physical retail storefronts and digital platforms including Wal-Mart, Target, iTunes, Netflix, and Amazon, as well as the national Video on Demand platform on cable television.
Additionally, given Cinedigm's infrastructure, technology, content and distribution expertise, the Company has rapidly become a leader in the quickly evolving over-the-top digital network business.