Director, Hollywood Business Development

Artlist

$250K — $400K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in senior business development, strategy, or partnerships within major entertainment entities
  • Established executive-level relationships with key decision-makers in the studio system
  • Demonstrated success in closing high-value licensing and enterprise partnership deals
  • In-depth knowledge of Hollywood's business framework and production processes
  • Respected credibility among both creative and business professionals in the industry

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Hollywood partnership revenue from pipeline through negotiation and closure
  • Cultivate and manage high-level executive relationships across studios, networks, and agencies
  • Position the company as the leading AI technology partner for creative projects in Hollywood
  • Negotiate and finalize enterprise licensing and commercial agreements
  • Act as a representative for the organization at senior industry events and negotiations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape strategic partnerships in a pioneering technology field
  • Access to a vast network within the entertainment industry
  • Potential for significant impact on the company's positioning in Hollywood
  • Collaborative environment aimed at innovation in creative technology
  • Exposure to high-stakes negotiations at the top level of the industry
Full Job Description
We are looking for a seasoned Hollywood executive to own our studio and streaming partnerships. This is a senior commercial role for someone who has operated at the highest levels of the entertainment industry and is ready to bring that network to bear on something genuinely new. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA. What You'll Do: • Own Hollywood partnership revenue end-to-end - pipeline, negotiation, close, expansion • Build and manage executive relationships across studios, networks, streamers, and agencies • Position Artlist as the preferred AI creative technology partner for Hollywood • Structure and close enterprise licensing and commercial agreements • Represent Artlist at the highest levels of the entertainment industry Requirements • 10+ years in senior BD, strategy, or partnerships at a major studio, streamer, or network • Executive-level relationships across the studio system - you know the decision-makers, and they know you • Proven track record closing high-value deals: licensing, enterprise partnerships, strategic agreements • Deep fluency in Hollywood's business and production landscape • Credibility with both creative and business stakeholders A Strong Plus: • Experience in entertainment technology or AI-driven creative tools • Entrepreneurial background - a founder, early-stage operator, or someone who has built something from scratch inside a large organization • Existing relationships with agency leadership (CAA, WME, UTA) • Former Head of Studio at a major entertainment company Ideal Backgrounds: • Senior executive in Business Development, Strategy, or Partnerships at a major studio, streaming platform, or production company. Compensation Base Salary: $250,000-$400,000 USD annually. This range reflects a position based in Los Angeles, CA. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

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