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About the Role
Elevation Pictures is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Content Licensing & Digital Distribution to oversee licensing and digital distribution across broadcast television, SVOD, AVOD, and transactional platforms. This is a high-ownership role responsible for both the strategy and day-to-day execution of Elevation's content licensing and digital distribution business.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales and distribution strategy for broadcast television, SVOD, AVOD, and transactional channels.
- Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities, platform relationships, and market initiatives.
- Track performance against budgetary targets and provide regular internal reporting.
- Stay current with developments in the streaming, broadcast, and digital distribution landscape.
- Serve as the primary external-facing contact for key broadcast television, SVOD, and licensing partners.
- Lead the development and execution of Elevation's AVOD strategy.
- Manage the full sales cycle for content licensing: pitching titles and deal structures, negotiating terms, and reviewing and approving final agreements.
- Manage airline sales and hotel revenue-share relationships.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
- Negotiate and manage long-term and multi-title licensing agreements as well as one-off deals.
- Manage licensing timelines and fee structures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Canadian producers on pre-licensing matters.
- Manage linear sales in French Canada with the support of Quebec distribution partners.
- Work alongside Business Affairs on deal paperwork and final agreement execution.
- Work alongside Rights Management to prepare and distribute licensing avails.
- Oversee the transactional client portfolio, providing strategic direction and senior relationship management.
- Negotiate and renew long-term transactional agreements.
- Coordinate with Marketing on transactional campaign timing and provide strategic sign-off.
- Work closely with Theatrical Sales, Finance, Marketing/PR, Rights Management, and Business Affairs on release planning and post-theatrical distribution.
- Contribute acquisitions input as required, with particular attention to downstream distribution viability and Canadian titles.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in content licensing and digital distribution, with demonstrable knowledge across broadcast television, SVOD, AVOD, and transactional platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex licensing and distribution agreements independently.
- Knowledge of the Canadian media landscape, including CanCon regulations, CMF and Telefilm requirements, broadcaster relationships, and the French-Canadian market.
- Track record of building and maintaining strong client and partner relationships.
- Strong analytical skills — able to value content, forecast revenue, and track performance against targets.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage a complex portfolio of deals and relationships simultaneously.
- Clear and confident communicator with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and providing direction to junior team members.
Skills
- Content licensing
- Digital distribution
- Broadcast television
- SVOD
- AVOD
- Transactional platforms
- Sales strategy
- Distribution strategy
- Business development
- Client management
- Negotiation
- Agreement management
- Relationship management
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 - $175,000 annually
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Access to film screenings, industry events, and festival opportunities
About the Company
- Elevation Pictures is a leading Canadian distributor and producer of independent feature films.
- A collaborative, film-first culture with a passionate and close-knit team.
Equal Opportunity
- Elevation Pictures is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.