Director of Content Distribution

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and proven Director of Content Distribution to work with the COO and President to develop a distribution and windowing strategy of our wide and varied content library that maximizes our return on investment. This position will work closely with our programming and development managers to coordinate release windowing and long tail monetarization of our content; including digital, physical placement, franchising, episodic animation and game play videos, both domestic and foreign. The Director of Content Distribution will be responsible for developing strategies for release windows, negotiating best revenue and strategic placement, along with coordinating delivery and marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of film and television distribution, exhaustive list of contacts and media companies, relationship with media buyers and an understanding of OTT and digital platforms, and how to use them most effectively for long tail monetarization. The candidate would also have a proven track record of revenue generation and related experience to support and fulfill the strategic and financial objectives of content distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Using existing relationships develop a network of media and OTT companies where our content belongs and can be revenue generating without cannibalizing Rooster Teeth content release windows
  • Identify new partners and strategic distribution opportunities to expand global and foreign audiences and improve revenue streams
  • Manage relationships with 3rd party distributors from negotiation to expiration. Facilitating delivery of assets, coordination of marketing plans, resolving issues, tracking contract compliance and collection of royalties and distribution revenue
  • Exceptional collaboration with Programming, Marketing and Production team leaders to effectively align distribution strategy and execution
  • Communicate with partners providing information on future productions, key marketing and brand plans, and cross promotional activities
  • Develop initiatives with other lines of businesses (and license partners) to maximize synergy activity and develop promotional opportunities
  • Effectively communicate distribution strategies to all company departments and gain support of distribution activities to ensure internal alignment of activities and company strategies
  • Manage delivery and release timelines

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5-7 years film or television distribution experience including; sales, marketing, contract negotiation and execution. With 2-3 years of proven revenue generation abilities
  • Strong understanding of the film and television industry; Experience in or understanding of New Media distribution a plus
  • Ability to effectively communicate creative treatments to gain interest in and understanding of our varied content and how it engages an audience
  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Strong relationship building skills, flexible and adaptable; able to collaborate, influence and persuade both internally and externally
  • Capable of working independently and managing a variety of initiatives simultaneously
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Project Management and/or Smartsheet experience a plus

PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Use What You Need paid time off
  • 100% Company paid health & dental benefits
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Catered meal on Mondays
  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Flexible dress code
  • Kitchen stocked with snacks
  • Pet Friendly

ABOUT ROOSTER TEETHRooster Teeth is a pioneering media and entertainment company responsible for some of the biggest online series in history, such as the award-winning and longest-running web series, Red vs. Blue. They also produce the globally acclaimed animated series RWBY, the first western anime series to be distributed in Japan; the award-winning Rooster Teeth Podcast; and Immersion, a reality format that brings video game theory to the real world. Rooster Teeth has a massive global footprint of more than 45 million subscribers to its YouTube Network, 5 million unique monthly visitors to its RoosterTeeth.com hub and 3 million registered community members. The company was founded in 2003, and is now a subsidiary of Otter Media, a joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group. Discover more at RoosterTeeth.com.

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1901 E 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723

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