Manager, Global Business Development & Growth

Manager, Global Business Development & Growth

Summary of 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.

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

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

About Lionsgate:

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview:

Lionsgate Television Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

Our Benefits:

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000

EEO Statement: Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.