Senior Director Distribution (North America)

Thank you for considering the Senior Director Distribution (North America) role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.
Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises.
The Role
The Senior Director Distribution (North America)will be responsible for achieving revenue targets and driving growth with key distribution partners in the US.
The role reports to Nicolas Eglau, Managing Director Global Distribution.
This role is a mix of strategic, commercial and operational account service. The individuals need to provide data, insights and strategic thinking to the creation of our overall distribution strategy and be the face of day to delivery and service.
The ideal candidate will have experience in content distribution, licensing, and business development, with a deep understanding of the kids' entertainment market in North America. They will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships across various teams of the key platforms and broadcasters as well as relevant licensing partners and collaborating across Moonbug departments to deliver results.
Responsibilities
Provide insights and strategic input to a comprehensive distribution strategy for the company's North America distribution business
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, WBD, Disney and other key platforms
Identify and pursue new opportunities across all lines of business working in conjunction with other company departments eg Gaming
Explore opportunities to roll out Moonbug’s linear channels in North America
Monitor and analyze performance to identify areas for growth and improvement
Create a cadence of account data &
insights to disseminateacross the key internal stakeholders and departments
Collaborate with the creative and production teams to ensure that all content is optimized for distribution
Stay up-to-date on market trends and developments in the kids' entertainment industry
Work closely with the legal team to negotiate licensing agreements and ensure they meet legal standards and guidelines
Collaborate with marketing and communications to maximize the impact of our marketing investment
Evangelize the Netflix partnership across the company and ensure key messages and moments are shared and celebrated
Requirements
7+ years of experience in content distribution, licensing, and business development, with some experience in the kids' entertainment industry preferred
Strong knowledge of the North American entertainment market, including streaming platforms, broadcasters and channels.
Experience negotiating and closing licensing and distribution deals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key partners
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse distribution performance and identify areas for growth and improvement
Experience in working with, or for Netflix and other key platforms is advantageous
Experience working towards and hitting revenue targets
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Passion for kids' entertainment and the digital media industry
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
Strong track record of success in content distribution, licensing, and business development
Experience working with broadcasters, streaming platforms, and in North America
Knowledge of industry-standard workflows and best practices for content distribution
Experience managing budgets and forecasts for distribution revenue
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &
Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &
AD&
D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &
Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term &
Long Term Disability
Training &
Development
Free Food &
Snacks
Wellness Resources
Salary:
$200-$250K