Director, Connected Devices

Summary of Position

The Director of Connected Devices is responsible for growth, management, and support of all device partner platforms where Starz is currently distributed. Position also involves exploring additional launch partnerships to grow footprint of Starz availability on storefronts to maximize availability of Starz direct to consumer footprint through partner platforms. The Director plays a key role in development and implementation of strategies to grow the business, including partner marketing, offers, and bundling.

Responsibilities

• Act as key liaison between Starz app retail team and retail partner platforms including Roku, Apple, Amazon FireTV, Google, and SmartTV devices 
• Negotiate and execute renewals for retail storefront partnerships
• Work with Starz retail team to explore new storefront launch opportunities and negotiate for Starz inclusion through contract negotiations
• Manage performance, growth, and tentpole marketing campaigns to maximize subscriber and revenue goals
• Explore opportunities for growth that align with overall Starz objectives
• Execute quarterly business reviews to take snapshot of key performance metrics 
• Meet with key storefront counterparts to build and grow partner relationships
• Manage Coordinator to assist in execution and delivery of all partner marketing tactics 

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science degree preferred; and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in the direct to consumer/OTT field
• Goal oriented and ability to communicate priorities to key partners
• Experience with data analysis
• Strong partner and internal relationship building skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Cross-department functionality to achieve stated goals
• Prior experience managing a Coordinator level role

Nice to Haves

• Strong understanding of direct to consumer business and industry relationships a plus

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.

Business Unit Overview

STARZ
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
 
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company’s international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE+, offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE+ has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE+ markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally. 

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
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