Director -Licensed Games
ViacomCBS
Hollywood, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/1/2022 9:35:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The ViacomCBS Consumer Products team is seeking a motivated and creative professional who is passionate about gaming, movies, television, media, retail and entertainment. The ideal candidate excels in a collaborative environment and is relentlessly focused upon the objective of connecting consumers with content, community and interactivity of ViacomCBS brands via games, apps and other revenue driving video game products.
Role:
Lead and grow the licensee base and revenue for the Licensed Video Game business across the Adult Viacom Portfolio in conjunction with VP of Global Video Games Licensing.
Responsibilities:
• Keep up with gaming trends across mobile, PC, console and emerging platforms and makes recommendations on strategy
• Understand and interpret key Gaming metrics
• This person will be charged to work with Licensing Partners to conceptualize, develop and implement new mobile, online and console game product development from contract phase through launch.
• Leads all aspects of assigned Viacom accounts from pitching properties and input on contract negotiation to servicing the day-to-day business needs of licensees.
• Attends tradeshows and visits licensees as needed to update property activities and provide strategic direction on existing and upcoming IP's.
• Handle day to day relationship with licensees.
• Provide support in the contract management process.
• Leads all aspects of existing licensee IP use within property and handles expansion of IP within properties.
• Works closely with key Viacom internal partners (Ad Sales, Marketing, PR, Legal, Finance, Product Development, International Cluster Heads) to ensure brand and strategy alignment, communication on necessary approvals and marketing activations.
• Establishing, managing, and achieving financials goals, providing input in overall short-term and long-range budget targets.
• Assists in all forecasts and business reviews. Monitors sales results to ensure revenues meet budgetary goals.
• Responsible for identifying, developing and implementing new business initiatives in the assigned categories
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and competitive landscape.
Specific Duties:
• Handle day to day relationship with licensees.
• Provide support in the contract management process.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Maintain weekly updates with the International Cluster Heads to track performance, address issues & launch strategies
Product Development
• Liaison with creative team and partner through product development and approval process.
• Ensure licensees deliver product line suitable for core category & brand values
• Liaise with retail teams to ensure the line delivers against key partner requirements.
• Prepare product presentations for retail development team and internal staff meetings
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• 8 years experience in Licensing
• Proven understanding of Viacom's brand position and retail environment
• Domestic & international travel (when travel resumes)