Sr. Manager - Content Licensing, Originals

LG Electronics USA
United States, New Jersey, Englewood Cliffs
111 Sylvan Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 22, 2024
Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. What we can offer: A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success. The Opportunity: As the Sr. Manager - Content Licensing, Originals, you will identify and build new, exclusive, and strategic partnerships with studios and independent content owners for coproduced and acquired Originals with LG Channels. You will own relationships with content partners including leading negotiations and process management throughout contact execution, production, and premiere to ensure high-quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with internal teams in the US and Korea including Programming, Partnerships, R&D, and Product to inform Originals development direction and monitor the performance of Originals. Develop the strategy and roadmap for LG Originals, whether licensed and/or co-produced programming, including KPIs and forecasting. Conduct frequent and ongoing analysis using market trends and platform usage data to inform development decisions. Perform competitive analysis of Originals on SVOD and AVOD/FAST services. Perform cultural analysis about other territories with LG Channels where the IP could travel for greater utility. Develop and monitor production, marketing, and delivery timelines and communicate to stakeholders. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus Minimum 10 years' experience at a studio, agency, streamer, or content owner Based in Los Angeles or NYC Robust content knowledge (franchise, streaming originals, broadcast series, etc.) Knowledge of AVOD and FAST monetization Demonstrated experience with IP, production, and distribution contracts. Deep knowledge of windowing and the streaming landscape. Preferred: Analytical experience in finance, data analytics, economics preferred Ability to travel domestically or internationally when required to meet with stakeholders and check in on production. Ability to navigate international cultures, work across time zones Privacy Notice to California Applicants At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.