Job description
Reel One Entertainment/Première Bobine is a dynamic international television production and distribution company with offices in Montreal, Los Angeles and London.
As part of part of Newen (TF1 Group) and A+E Networks, Reel One leads the way in the acquisition, financing, production and distribution of high-quality TV programming, being one of the largest suppliers in the niche of highly commercial TV movies.
Please visit www.reeloneent.com for more information.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Managing Vice President of Distribution, you will take ownership of developing our business in the following territories: Asia and Global VOD (Excluding North America).
You will grow our revenue by successfully licensing our North American & European TV Movies and TV series to TV broadcasters and VOD platforms.
Main Responsibilities:
- License our content to the broadcasters and VOD platforms
- Build longstanding relationships with said broadcasters/platforms
- Strategically window TV rights in the most profitable way
- Be in regular contact with the broadcasters, attend key TV markets, such as MIPCOM & ATF plus regular individual trips to territories to meet clients locally
- Research and keep ahead of the fast-changing TV landscape, using industry e-zines, news articles, contacts in your network etc. to be able to: Identify and target suitable broadcast partners for our content (keeping ahead of channel launches, new slots, new media etc.)
- Maintain a precise record of your broadcasters’ slots/schedules/target demographic/brand/key competition, using our CRM system
- Achieve annual sales targets
- Provide territory forecasts
- Weekly report on deal cycle status and potential clients
Who you are:
The ideal candidate will have some or all the following:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- At least 2 years experience in a relevant media role (ideally sales or sales support)
- A driven and proactive personality – an ability to elicit responses from international, busy broadcasters
- Ability to liaise easily with international internal departments and worldwide buyers
- Efficiency and organisation - managing your own workday and travel, plus recording information
- Ability to work through complex rights
- Available to travel internationally at short notice
- Knowledge of language preferred, but not essential
About Reel One Entertainment
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.reeloneent.com