THE COMPANY
Our client is a
powerhouse in the Film and TV industry, collaborating across every stage of
production to create content with worldwide appeal.
THE ROLE
As the VP, Scripted
Acquisitions you will play a pivotal role sourcing high-quality, commercially
viable scripted content from global producers to drive distribution.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive
the identification and evaluation of scripted content with strong
international appeal
- Build
and manage key relationships with producers globally, acting as a trusted
commercial partner and strategic advisor
- Lead
negotiations for selected scripted acquisitions while supporting creative
ambition
- Develop
and present compelling, data-led investment cases for senior leadership
- Create
and refine innovative financing strategies to support premium content and
mitigate risk
- Monitor
global trends and market dynamics to inform content strategy and
acquisition decisions
- Serve
as the commercial lead on a slate of projects providing hands-on guidance
to producers throughout development, packaging and delivery
- Represent
the team at major industry events
- Deputise
for the SVP as needed, maintaining continuity in stakeholder engagement
and team leadership
- Mentor
junior team members, sharing best practices and overseeing
- Ensure
smooth operational execution by tracking acquisitions, coordinating pitches
and managing timelines with internal systems and delivery teams.
THE PERSON
You should have
significant experience in the international TV industry, particularly within
scripted content, with an understanding of global markets, rights and commercial
trends. Having a track record of shaping successful projects with producers is
key.
Strong commercial and
financial acumen is essential. You should be confident influencing senior
stakeholders, skilled in negotiation and able to communicate clearly both
verbally and in writing.
It is beneficial to be
comfortable working with data, especially around acquisitions and forecasting.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for
all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or
belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global