
Global Business Development and Growth Manager
Lionsgate
Santa Monica, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Manager, Global Business Development & Growth Job Details | Lionsgate
Summary of Position
The Manager, Global Business Development & Growth will support the identification, evaluation, and execution of incremental revenue opportunities across Lionsgate’s global distribution business. This role requires a highly analytical, curious, and proactive individual who can translate market insights into actionable opportunities within the digital video-on-demand (VOD) ecosystem.
The works cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners–including OTT platforms, networks, studios, and emerging media companies–to help advance strategic initiatives, support licensing efforts, and contribute to new business development opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Partner with internal teams to vet new business & partnership opportunities and interface with external partners to ensure execution
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, distribution platforms, new platforms, and content formats to identify potential growth opportunities
• Partner with AI team to evaluate key AI platforms and vendors, with an emphasis on content creation
• Assist in evaluating new revenue streams tied to Lionsgate’s content library and new productions
• Contribute to partnership discussions by preparing materials, analyses, and recommendations
• Partner with internal teams (Global Strategy, Motion Pictures, TV Distribution, LGTV, 3 Arts, etc.) to support digital-first content and distribution initiatives, including creator-led projects
• Coordinate with marketing, legal, finance, sales planning, and licensing teams to help facilitate deal execution
• Manage workstreams for new and existing business development initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Track progress of key initiatives and provide regular status updates to leadership
• Build detailed market overviews, industry trends, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions
• Partner with FP&A team to build financial models and business cases to evaluate new opportunities
• Assist in managing relationships with select external partners by supporting communications, updates, and ongoing collaboration
• Prepare presentations and materials for internal leadership reviews
• Analyze performance of new initiatives and present findings and recommendations to senior team members
• Support preparation of materials for leadership meetings and special projects
Qualifications and Skills
• Approximately 4–5 years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or content licensing within media, entertainment, or digital platforms
• Strong data analysis skills and experience manipulating dashboards to drive strategy
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and leverage professional relationships
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Requirements
This position requires five (5) days per week in office.
Business Unit Overview
Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40 networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.
Salary/Benefits
$80,000 - $90,000 /year USD
Benefits
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) company matching
Perks
• Work/life balance
Additional Information
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies, encompassing diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses. The company boasts a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse, and a film and television library with over 20,000 titles, all driven by a bold and entrepreneurial culture.