Coord – Acquisitions & Productions

AMC Networks•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Coord – Acquisitions & Productions to join our Films Group team, based in our New York, NY, office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
0-2 years of relevant work experience
Deep understanding of horror and independent films.
Detail oriented
Organizational and operational understanding of feature film releasing

Responsibilities

Research film libraries and identify potential titles for licensing.
Develop programming strategies and verticals for streaming platforms.
Maintain and update a detailed budget for acquiring films.
Work hand in hand with scheduling team to closely identify complementary opportunities.
Detailed negotiation of individual pictures as well as film libraries.
Negotiate and execute contracts for licensed product.
Attends local screenings and film festivals on behalf of acquisitions team
Actively engages in discussions with content team to assess whether film submissions are a fit for release through IFC Entertainment Group and Shudder
Assists the acquisitions team with various film festival preparations including Sundance, SXSW and Cannes
Maintain and update our tracking databases containing sensitive information about films on release and in production
Provides general administrative support for acquisitions team
Track talent to watch in filmmaking space
Liaise projects between various verticals within the film group
Help move movies through the delivery, marketing, PR, and distribution pipeline making sure materials and administrative requirements are all fulfilled
Operational maintenance on databases, spreadsheets and contracts