Director, Content Licensing

• Demonstrated success negotiating and executing high-value content licensing agreements.
• Deep understanding of the entertainment ecosystem, including major studios, distributors, agencies, production companies, and international content suppliers.
• Strong understanding of SVOD, AVOD, FAST, transactional, linear, and other evolving content distribution models.
• Advanced financial modeling and investment analysis skills, including ROI, NPV, contribution margin, revenue forecasting, and lifetime value analysis.
• Strong understanding of content rights, licensing structures, exclusivity, availability windows, and distribution restrictions.
• Ability to use audience analytics, viewing data, market intelligence, and competitive insights to inform acquisition and investment decisions.
• Strong negotiation, deal structuring, and commercial strategy skills.
• Ability to balance financial performance, strategic objectives, audience value, and Guild considerations when evaluating opportunities.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to clearly present investment recommendations and complex business decisions to senior leadership.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Legal, Product, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, and Content teams.
• Strong industry knowledge and ability to identify emerging trends, content opportunities, competitive activity, and evolving distribution models.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and credibility with senior-level industry executives and content partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to evaluate opportunities from both a short-term deal and long-term portfolio perspective.
• Highly analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable making data-driven recommendations in a fast-moving entertainment environment.
• Preferred experience working for a major streaming platform, Hollywood studio, television distributor, or digital content platform.

Work environment - Required Provo or Minnesota in office availability .

When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment.

Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.

Physical demands - Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time.

Position type and expected hours of work - Regular full-time, 40 hours per week.

Travel required - Frequent domestic and international travel required.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in content acquisition, distribution, licensing, business development, or a related field.

Preferred education and experience

• MBA Preferred.
• Familiarity with Angel, the Angel Guild, and our body of work (films, series, and other projects).

Work authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United States.

EEO statement

At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

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