Senior Director of Content Licensing & Digital Distribution

Elevation Pictures Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Pictures Corp. seeks an experienced Head of Content Licensing & Digital Distribution to oversee licensing and digital distribution across broadcast television, SVOD, AVOD, and transactional platforms.

The role reports to the SVP, Distribution & Sales and owns strategy and day-to-day execution of Elevation's licensing and distribution business. The role involves managing relationships with key streaming platforms and broadcast partners, negotiating complex deals, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in content licensing and digital distribution across broadcast, SVOD, AVOD, and transactional platforms.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex licensing and distribution agreements independently.
• Knowledge of the Canadian media landscape, CanCon, CMF and Telefilm requirements, broadcaster relationships, and the French-Canadian market.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong client and partner relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to value content, forecast revenue, and track performance against targets.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage a complex portfolio of deals and relationships.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Business Development: develop and implement sales and distribution strategy for broadcast TV, SVOD, AVOD, and transactional channels.
• Sales & Client Management: serve as primary external-facing contact for partners; lead AVOD strategy and platform negotiations.
• Licensing & Agreements: negotiate and manage long-term licensing and one-off deals across Pay 1, Pay 2, and other windows.
• Transactional Oversight: oversee transactional client portfolio and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Theatrical Sales, Finance, Marketing/PR, Rights Management, and Business Affairs.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Job description

Elevation Pictures Corp. seeks an experienced Head of Content Licensing & Digital Distribution to oversee licensing and digital distribution across broadcast television, SVOD, AVOD, and transactional platforms.

The role reports to the SVP, Distribution & Sales and owns strategy and day-to-day execution of Elevation's licensing and distribution business. The role involves managing relationships with key streaming platforms and broadcast partners, negotiating complex deals, and coordinating with