Director, Business Development

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Director of Business Development (Remote possible)
Department: Business Affairs

Company Overview:
G4 is the content studio and network that unites creators and fandoms to celebrate comedy, gaming and popular culture. Authentic to its legendary roots, G4 returns later this year with classic shows and brand-new original content driven by a passion to entertain, unite and inspire gaming's enthusiastic and diverse communities. Based in Los Angeles and available everywhere gamers congregate, G4 is committed to bringing the industry together through content, commerce, and experiences that set a new standard for gaming innovation, inclusion, and accessibility. Reinvented by Spectacor Gaming, owner and operator of a growing portfolio of gaming and esports assets - including Overwatch League's Philadelphia Fusion and T1 Entertainment & Sports - G4 is also connected to and inspired by the technology and creativity of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Role Summary:
The Director, Business Development will lead G4's efforts on new business initiatives and growth areas. Primary areas of focus will include business and partner management for a focused multi-channel network on YouTube, and a studio facilities rental initiative leveraging G4's multi-stage production studio/office headquarters in the Los Angeles area. This role requires frequent cross-functional collaboration and must work closely with sales, distribution and studio operations, analytics, finance, and business affairs, and must be adept at managing a variety of external partners. The ideal candidate will have experience with YouTube, digital content creators, and/or digital media production. This role will report to the VP, Business Affairs and support the Chief Revenue Officer for G4.

Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and pitching prospective partners for new business initiatives, managing deal negotiations with business affairs, and oversight of on-going business operations in coordination with the distribution and studio operations teams.

Successful candidates will have a strong working knowledge and passion for the creator economy. Leveraging a network of production entities they will call upon prospective companies to offer G4's premium studio and resources. They will be a creative problem solver and flexible in developing partnership deals

Essential Responsibilities:
• Lead business development efforts for G4's multi-channel network and studio rentals business by building high impact relationships and managing cross-functional alignment of internal partners
• Identify high impact partnership opportunities in a data-informed manner
• Work with internal teams from initial negotiations through execution of contracts to ensure successful long-term partnerships
• Manage relationships as a primary point of contact following deal execution
• Advocate for partner needs and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on solutions
• P&L management for new business initiatives in coordination with finance stakeholders

Qualifications/Requirements :

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or higher (MBA preferred)
• 5 years or more working experience in the entertainment industry in a business development or partnerships role (digital media preferred)Strong business and financial acumen
• Experience collaboratively solving problems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excited by the prospect of building new lines of business

Additional Qualifications:
• Knowledge and understanding of digital media ecosystems, particularly YouTube
• Passion for gaming, esports, and/or geek fandoms

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.