Business Development Director, Film Studios [C5217]

SEARCHLIGHT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent studio group in London is seeking a Business Development Director to drive market share growth and elevate brand visibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development within the Film or TV sectors and be skilled at creating impactful marketing content. This role offers the opportunity to build lasting partnerships and represent the company across industry touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving growth in Film, TV or related creative sectors.
• Strong background in business development.
• Deep understanding of the production landscape.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends to inform outreach and lead generation.
• Lead all direct and broadcast marketing initiatives.
• Raise brand awareness through PR and media partnerships.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Marketing Content Creation

Job description

You will apply your industry knowledge and strategic mindset to support the growth of one of the UK’s leading independent studio groups.

THE COMPANY

Our Client is London’s largest fully independent studio group. With a strong brand presence, they are committed to delivering exceptional customer experience.

THE ROLE

As a Business Development Director, you take full responsibility of the company’s business development and marketing efforts, to grow market share and elevate brand visibility.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships across production companies, streamers, studios, agencies and trade bodies
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across all platforms of production including scripted, unscripted, commercials, live events and more
• Monitor industry trends and track newly announced/commissioned UK projects to inform outreach and lead generation
• Lead all direct and broadcast marketing initiatives
• Raise brand awareness through PR, trade events, expos and media partnerships
• Host studio tours, arrange client meetings and oversee onboarding of new production
• Collaborate with internal stake holders
• Support and advise on customer experience strategies
• Represent the company as an ambassador across all industry touchpoints.

THE PERSON

You should have a proven track record of driving growth ideally within Film, TV or related creative sectors. A strong background in business development is essential along with a deep understanding of the production landscape.

Your ability to create impactful, audience-focused marketing content, while thinking strategically about building long-term relationships and converting leads into lasting partnerships is equally important.

A genuine passion for the creative industries and an appreciation of the pressures and priorities of production clients will help you to be successful in this role.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to [e-mail]

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global