VP, Business & Legal Affairs - Distribution & Content Acquisition

Summary of Position

The VP, Business & Legal Affairs for Distribution and Content Acquisitions is an accomplished, highly-skilled and strategically-focused attorney with extensive experience providing legal counsel throughout the ecosystem of licensing, marketing and sales of media content across multiple distribution platforms.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage content acquisitions from studios for use on all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platforms
• Negotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage affiliate distribution licenses for all STARZ premium video product via all distribution platforms, including traditional (cable, satellite and telco), broadband and all other forms of new media platforms
• Negotiate, draft, interpret, administer and manage agency partnerships for offering the STARZ direct-to-consumer Internet application
• Support all marketing initiatives for distribution ecosystem
• Coordinate regulatory compliance of the STARZ premium video product
• Coordinate with and support the Senior Executive Team and strategic corporate initiatives
• Manage outside counsel, as appropriate

Qualifications and Skills

• Juris Doctor degree
• Admitted to the State Bar of New York
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a major, reputable law firm focused on IP/transactional practice areas
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience providing content-related legal counsel for major television networks, studios and/or media distribution companies in the United States
• Superior drafting skills
• Expert understanding of various distribution architectures and the applicable rights distinctions
• Mastery of copyright laws and licensing
• Experience analyzing, reviewing and approving marketing material
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure against deadlines
• Highly motivated, extremely detail-oriented, organized and able to work independently

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Our Benefits

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

Compensation

$220,000-$270,000

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.