Director, Library Acquisitions & Partnerships

This is a Full Time Job

Director, Library Acquisitions & Partnerships Job Details | Lionsgate

Summary of Position

Lionsgate Canada is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director, Global Rights Strategy & Partnerships to oversee the evaluation, acquisition, and management of third-party film and television library content. This role will play a critical part in shaping Lionsgate’s content portfolio by identifying opportunities, negotiating deals, and ensuring smooth integration of acquired assets into our business operations. The Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maximize the value of our 20,000 title library and support revenue growth.

Responsibilities
• Lead the strategy, evaluation, and prioritization of third-party film and TV library acquisitions and renewals.
• Oversee title review processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives and sales opportunities.
• Partner with Sales to analyze content performance and forecast potential revenue impact of acquisitions.
• Manage deal negotiations with distributors, studios, and rights holders.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Rights Management, and Royalties teams to structure, close, and operationalize agreements.
• Oversee the ingestion and integration of acquired content into company systems and workflows.
• Provide clear and timely communication of acquisition outcomes and strategic updates to Sales and other relevant teams.
• Monitor industry trends, market shifts, and competitor activity to inform acquisition strategy.

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Media, or related field (MBA or equivalent an asset).
• 8 years of progressive experience in content acquisition, distribution, or related roles in the film/TV/media industry.
• Strong understanding of distribution models, content sales, and rights management.
• Proven experience structuring and negotiating complex licensing and acquisition deals.
• Solid financial acumen with the ability to conduct deal and revenue analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Established industry relationships with content owners, distributors, and studios is an asset.

About Lionsgate Canada

Lionsgate Canada is a talent-driven leader in entertainment production and distribution, serving Canadian and global audiences with award-winning content and a massive film and television library. It has a rich legacy of producing high-quality Canadian content for the domestic market and audiences around the world. From global blockbusters to hidden gems, Lionsgate Canada also distributes fan-favourite content across a vast catalogue, including a diverse portfolio of Quebec films via Les Films Seville.