Coordinator - Content Distribution

About the position

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business. We are currently seeking a Coordinator - Content Distribution to join our Global Distribution & Licensing team based in our Santa Monica, CA office.

Responsibilities

  • Tracking changes across various release schedules and managing updates
  • Distributing multiple release schedules both internally and externally
  • Creating marketing/sales PowerPoint presentations including researching stats and providing key selling points for title specific slides
  • Updating drafting calendar and title lists for retail promotions
  • Collaborating with sales team and title information and requested assets
  • Working with Amazon team to provide artwork and title information for A+ product pages
  • Updating Amazon branded storefront with new release and catalog titles
  • Drafting and sending regular e-blasts with title updates
  • Collaborate with the AMC Social and CRM teams to support home entertainment releases.
  • Manage branded Facebook pages posting about new titles and catalog releases
  • Assist with delivery of assets to 3rd party licensees for our US Home Video business
  • Liaise with marketing, creative and production teams to request/ create required title assets
  • Minimal administrative support (ordering promotional products, coding invoices, etc.)

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in the media industry
  • Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Airtable skills
  • Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Effective project management skills
  • Excellent copywriting skills
  • Good team player who is self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creative
  • Passion for film/TV/entertainment content

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or communications field preferred

Benefits

  • AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
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