Senior Manager, Media Investment

This is a Full Time Job

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary/objective: The Director, Media Finance is responsible for the investment economics underlying Angel's content commitments. The role builds and challenges financial cases for acquisitions, licenses, Royalty-Backed Guarantees, financing structures, and other content investments so decision-makers understand expected return, downside exposure, cash timing, recoupment, and key sensitivities before capital is committed.

Expectations at Angel Studios:
• Amplify light in every action.
• As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals.
• You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time.
• Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, creators, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build.
• Give consistent and timely candid feedback with compassion - your team members need to know where they stand at all times. If you find yourself doubting a team member, address it swiftly with actionable feedback.
• Contributes in a way that moves the Angel mission forward and exemplifies the team qualities required for working at Angel.
• When faced with roadblocks, mistakes or unforeseen circumstances, consistently and proactively find creative solutions and/or break down barriers to handle the challenge or complication. (Focus is on creating/building/testing/learning/resolution rather than getting stuck and identifying or placing blame).

Essential functions
• Investment Underwriting: Build decision models for acquisitions, licenses, RBGs, and strategic content investments.
• RBG Analysis: Model guarantee exposure, timing, performance thresholds, downside cases, recoupment, interest, and cash requirements.
• Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis: Pressure test audience, theatrical, Guild, downstream, licensing, cost, timing, and revenue assumptions.
• Deal Economics: Model waterfalls, revenue shares, minimum guarantees, advances recoupment positions, financing fees, and return structures.
• Decision Materials: Prepare clear investment memoranda and recommendations for Business Affairs and executive approval.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Compare actual performance with approved underwriting cases and identify lessons for future investment decisions.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with Finance, FP&A, Acquisitions, Guild, Theatrical, International, and Business Affairs to validate assumptions and data.
• Capital Exposure Reporting: Maintain visibility into committed, contingent, and potential content obligations.

Competencies
• Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of entertainment economics, distribution waterfalls, guarantees, licensing, and content cash flows.
• Ability to explain complex models and risks clearly to creative and executive stakeholders.
• Strong skepticism, precision, and willingness to pressure test optimistic assumptions.

Work Environment/Position Requirements
• Regular full-time exempt position unless otherwise designated by People & Culture.
• Provo or Minnesota in-office availability, with travel requirements appropriate to the role.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time.

Required Education and Experience
• 7 years of experience in media finance, investment banking, corporate finance, FP&A, content finance, private equity, or related roles; advanced modeling experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience
? Familiarity with Angel Studios, the Angel Guild, and Angel's films, series, and other projects.

Work Authorization-Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Travel Required-Travel is occasional and based on transaction needs.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.