[Remote] Distribution and Licensing Consultant at Inkitt

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Film, TelevisionIndustries

Requirements

Established industry connections within TV networks and streaming platforms, particularly with acquisitions teams for films and series
Demonstrated experience in content distribution, licensing, acquisitions, or related sales roles within film and television
Strong communication skills and proven ability to build and maintain industry relationships
Self-motivated and results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
Autonomous
Brings solutions instead of problems
Data-driven
Quick to action
High functioning workaholic
Looking for exponential career growth

Responsibilities

Identify and connect with buyers, acquisitions teams, and executives at TV networks and streaming platforms licensing films and series
Facilitate introductions and position projects for potential licensing opportunities
Provide strategic guidance on outreach, pitching, and deal development within the film and TV marketplace
Support communications and follow-ups with interested platforms to advance discussions
Assess market fit and recommend optimal domestic and international distribution strategies
Deliver insights on competitive titles, buyer trends, and platform programming needs
Advise on presentation materials, including pitch decks, screeners, and metadata for effective outreach
Advise on deal terms, licensing structures, windows, and negotiation considerations
Track outreach progress and prepare regular status updates on leads, conversations, and next steps

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

content distributionlicensingacquisitionsfilm salesTV networksstreaming platformspitchingdeal negotiationpitch decksmarket analysisoutreachstrategic guidance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include professional coaching for everyone, team-building events like the annual Tulum trip, unlimited access to Galatea and CandyJarTV apps, unlimited budget for self-development books, charity donation at one-year anniversary, free lunch in office, Class Pass for US employees and gym access for Berlin employees, and dog-friendly offices in San Francisco and Berlin.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need established industry connections within TV networks and streaming platforms, demonstrated experience in content distribution, licensing, acquisitions, or related sales roles in film and television, strong communication skills, and a self-motivated, results-oriented mindset to work independently.

What is the company culture like at Inkitt?

Inkitt fosters a diverse and inclusive culture with team members from 20+ countries, emphasizing autonomy, data-driven decisions, quick action, high performance, exponential career growth, and fun while building an AI x Entertainment company; they offer dog-friendly offices, team-building events, and professional coaching.

What makes a strong candidate for this consultant role?

Strong candidates are autonomous, bring solutions, are data-driven, quick to action, high-functioning workaholics seeking exponential growth, with established connections and experience in film/TV distribution and licensing.

Inkitt

Reader-powered digital publishing platform

About Inkitt

Inkitt operates as a reader-powered publisher, offering a platform where readers can access a diverse range of books for free across various genres like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and more. The platform allows readers to provide feedback to authors, influencing the development of stories. Authors can submit their works, which Inkitt evaluates based on reader engagement metrics such as reading time and feedback. Successful stories are then offered publishing deals, including distribution on Inkitt's sister app, GALATEA. This data-driven approach helps Inkitt reduce risk by focusing on stories that have already garnered reader interest. The company generates revenue through publishing deals, sharing profits with authors, and potentially from premium content. Inkitt's goal is to connect readers with new literary talent while providing authors a platform to showcase their work.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$113.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Risks

Over-reliance on AI may lead to story homogenization, alienating readers.

Rapid TV series expansion could strain resources, affecting quality.

Privacy concerns over hyper-personalization may lead to regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Inkitt uses AI-driven ReadRank to predict bestsellers, enhancing story selection.

GalateaTV transforms e-books into short-form TV series, expanding content reach.

Inkitt's Author Subscription Program offers authors 100% revenue, incentivizing content creation.

Upsides

Inkitt's $37M funding supports AI development for content optimization.

Interactive storytelling trends could enhance Inkitt's reader engagement.

Cross-media franchising offers potential for increased brand reach and revenue.

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