Manager, Domestic TV Distribution Strategy & Planning

Niceboard; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Work-life balance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lionsgate is seeking a Manager to join the Worldwide TV & Digital Distribution team in Santa Monica, reporting to the Sr. Director, Sales Strategy & Planning.

You will support the Domestic TV Sales function across VOD and linear licensing, focusing on the studio’s series library and revenue opportunities. The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to build financial projections, deal decks, and cross‑functional collaboration with Sales,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales strategy/planning, content licensing or acquisitions, finance, or related experience.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning process for domestic go-to-market strategies for new release/library series.
• Identify opportunities to monetize catalog series and manage licensing opportunities.
• Prepare projections and deal decks for executive leadership.
• Model financial scenarios for high‑value IP.
• Collaborate with Sales, Acquisitions, Finance, Rights, Legal and Marketing teams.
• Monitor rights management and contract terms across systems.
• Track commitments and provide regular sales updates.

Skills

Sales strategy

Planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Rights Line

Airtable

Job description

Summary of Position

Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Manager to join the Worldwide TV & Digital Distribution department, reporting to the Sr. Director, Sales Strategy & Planning. This multi-faceted position is integral to supporting the Domestic TV Sales team, particularly across the VOD & linear licensing business, and will focus on managing the studio’s series library.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning process for domestic go-to-market strategies for new release/library series
• Identify and execute opportunities to monetize new and priority catalog series
• Facilitate greenlight projections for series co-production &/or acquisition opportunities
• Model financial scenarios for high-value IP
• Build deal renegotiation proposal decks and present to executive leadership
• Analyze guild residuals impact on sales potential and strategy
• Review/analyze contract terms and facilitate data correction in the rights management system to ensure rights in & out are accurately reflected in the internal availability platform
• Monitor and manage series ultimates for long-term risks
• Prepare series licensing budget plan and provide regular sales updates to Finance
• Build and maintain graphical sales tools for complex strategic windowing projects
• Compile avail reports and provide tailored recommendations for client packages
• Track deal obligations/commitments and facilitate notifications to clients
• Collaborate and manage communications cross-departmentally on projects, including with Sales, Sales Planning, Content Strategy, Acquisitions, Finance, Rights Management, Legal, & Marketing teams
• Support the Domestic TV Sales and Global Content Strategy & Planning teams on key and/or ad-hoc projects

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of sales strategy/planning/admin, content licensing or acquisitions, finance, or related experience
• Exceptional organization, note taking, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical capabilities and Excel skills (working with large, complex datasets)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced/dynamic environment
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and constant evolving priorities
• Highly self-motivated with an aptitude to learn quickly, take accountability, and drive projects forward
• Resourceful and proactive problem solver
• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Requirements

This position requires five (5) days per week in office.

Nice to Haves

• Experience at a studio, streaming service, or other major media company strongly preferred
• Passion for film and television, with strong knowledge of the ever-evolving TV distribution landscape
• Understanding of TV rights & series deal structures
• Experience with Rights Line, Salesforce, and/or Air Table
• Desire to reduce inefficiencies and streamline process
• Ability to project manage
• MBA or equivalent experience preferred

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

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.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer.All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.