Coordinator, Content Strategy & Acquisitions

Company Overview

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. Sony Pictures Television (SPT) operates three complementary lines of business: 1) Distribution of SPE's feature films and television programming to television outlets around the world, 2) Local television production in key international markets, 3) International television networks and digital networks.

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General Summary

This position will report to the Director Content Strategy & Acquisitions in Miami. The primary responsibilities are to support content related business development and acquisition projects by reading and analyzing creative materials, presenting feedback and recommendations, providing comparable content and performance analyses, and participating in creative conference calls/meetings. Other duties include to write and distribute internal content acquisition newsletters, to put together show bibles and post-mortem decks for the Networks, and to create, edit and/or translate ad hoc material, including synopses, scripts, and presentations, for internal or external use. To manage creative submissions, tracking and logging the flow and status of the materials under review for acquisition and co-production purposes. To administer every project’s release form and rejection letter. To attend meetings and conferences as requested. Will also work on special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• 35% Material Preparation/Handling: Create, edit or translate creative documents (show bibles, post-mortem decks, synopses, scripts, loglines, character descriptions, catalogue presentations, comp sheets, research, charts, product integration presentations, etc.) and presentations for internal and external presentation purposes. Write screener and script reports with recommendations to the SVP, Director and Manager of the department for acquisition and co-production opportunities. Upload or extract material (documents or video) from Runner or the Screening Room and send out links if needed.
• 40% Project Development: Read, watch, review and analyze projects (movies, TV series, formats) that are being considered for acquisition or co-production purposes. Participate in creative meetings and conference calls regarding the aforementioned projects. Present recommendations and feedback regarding the narrative and stylistic approaches, the character development, the traits, names, and locations, and whether these would appeal to the target audience. Highlight any inconsistencies found in the provided material. Subsequent to the meetings or the review sessions, prepare documents with the observations identified and/or discussed. Assist the Director with exploring and implementing new business development opportunities. Research different topics and markets relevant for the decision-making process of such new business opportunities.
• 15% Project Administration: Manage the creative submission log to document the flow and status of the materials under review. Track all dates by updating a weekly Pitch Log to reflect the current standing (when was the project pitched, when was the release form signed, when was the rejection letter sent, etc.), the titles, authors, and short descriptions of each. Keep track of clients’ feedback to acquired product. Keep track of 3rd-party OPs in the region and issue quarterly reports on those. Check GPMS entries and compare with the actual agreements to ensure all terms are correctly reflected in the systems. Enter and ensure accuracy of acquisition terms in Rightsline. Creating and processing Purchase Orders for Network acquisitions in SAP and Ariba. Updating Product Inventory sheets in Excel.
• 10% Conference/General Meetings Attendance and Preparation: Attend staff meetings, business development meetings and product update calls (among others). Participate in creative conference calls with production companies, sales agents or television channels. Prepare and send dictated letters, memos, or other materials on behalf of the Director. Prepare and assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled or special reports. Collect information needed for markets, conferences, reports and the assessment or development of projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Enjoys working in a team, as well as independently.
• Strong presentation, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.
• Skilled in project and timetable management; can work on multiple projects at the same time with the ability to prioritize.
• Sensitivity to foreign cultures.
• Experience in working with data sets with basic knowledge of Nielsen, Ibope and ratings systems.
• Fully bilingual in both English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Understanding of the economics of television and/or movie budget processes.
• Proficiency in computer applications : Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven scripted TV experience.
• Familiarity with International markets, particularly the Latin American/ US Hispanic Film and TV landscape.
• Experience in story structures; coverage, analysis, and development of content.

Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of Entertainment Industry experience, preferably in Acquisitions, Programming, Development and/or Production.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, with a concentration in Communications, Business Administration or Marketing, with a Major in Motion Pictures or Television.

• Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.