Branded Content Director - Entertainment/Partnerships

The Company

Hugely respected and operating across multiple territories, this London based Entertainment business is one of the leading names in TV and Film production. Working across a wide range of genres and markets, they produce many iconic franchises for global audience and work on TV, Reality, Film, Documentary and Drama. Their large team enjoy plenty of flexibility and their staff are trusted and given the tools to deliver free of the micromanagement you often see in businesses of this size (especially at more senior level).

The Role

This is a vital role within a small central team and will see the successful candidate reporting directly into the head the branded content division. The role is focused on strategy and delivery rather than the securing of partners and the aim is very much on the implementation of creative projects and integrations across all productions. The ideal candidate will NEED substantial hands on experience taking Partnerships/branded entertainment or content projects from initial idea through to delivery, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once is vital.

Responsibilities will include.

• Assessing briefs and ideas, deciding which are worth pursuing and shaping the strongest into viable projects
• Connecting brands, agencies, platforms and production teams across a range of genres and markets
• Building support for branded ideas with creative and production colleagues, including those who are cautious about commercial involvement
• Balancing creative ambition with rights, distribution, production and revenue considerations
• Growing original branded entertainment and digital content alongside established formats such as integrations and sponsorship

The Opportunity

This is exciting opportunity to join one of the leading entertainment producers in the country at a time when there is a renewed commitment and approach to doing more with Branded content and Partnerships. You'll be joining an incredibly collaborative environment, will benefits from agency and junior/mid level in house support and you'll work closely with an excellent head of division to help shape a fresh and exciting approach to Content Partnerships strategy.

Full overview available on application or request

Requirements added by the job poster

• 5+ years of work experience with Branded Content Development

• 3+ years of work experience with Brand Partnerships

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