Manager, Global Business Development & Growth
About The Position
The Manager, Global Business Development & Growth will support the identification, evaluation, and execution of incremental revenue opportunities across Lionsgate’s global distribution business. This role requires a highly analytical, curious, and proactive individual who can translate market insights into actionable opportunities within the digital video-on-demand (VOD) ecosystem. The works cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners—including OTT platforms, networks, studios, and emerging media companies—to help advance strategic initiatives, support licensing efforts, and contribute to new business development opportunities.
Requirements
- Approximately 4–5 years of experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or content licensing within media, entertainment, or digital platforms
- Strong data analysis skills and experience manipulating dashboards to drive strategy
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and leverage professional relationships
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal teams to vet new business & partnership opportunities and interface with external partners to ensure execution
- Conduct research on emerging technologies, distribution platforms, new platforms, and content formats to identify potential growth opportunities
- Partner with AI team to evaluate key AI platforms and vendors, with an emphasis on content creation
- Assist in evaluating new revenue streams tied to Lionsgate’s content library and new productions
- Contribute to partnership discussions by preparing materials, analyses, and recommendations
- Partner with internal teams (Global Strategy, Motion Pictures, TV Distribution, LGTV, 3 Arts, etc.) to support digital-first content and distribution initiatives, including creator-led projects
- Coordinate with marketing, legal, finance, sales planning, and licensing teams to help facilitate deal execution
- Manage workstreams for new and existing business development initiatives, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
- Track progress of key initiatives and provide regular status updates to leadership
- Build detailed market overviews, industry trends, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions
- Partner with FP&A team to build financial models and business cases to evaluate new opportunities
- Assist in managing relationships with select external partners by supporting communications, updates, and ongoing collaboration
- Prepare presentations and materials for internal leadership reviews
- Analyze performance of new initiatives and present findings and recommendations to senior team members
- Support preparation of materials for leadership meetings and special projects
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- generous sick days
- vacation days
- holidays
- Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
