Title: Manager, International Research
Department: WWTV (Worldwide TV)
Reporting To: Senior Vice President, Ratings & Research, TV Distribution
Entity: Entertainment One UK
Location: London, UK
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Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.
The Manager, International Research, will provide data, market insights, and cultural intelligence needed to successfully buy, license, and release films and TV across global territories. They will assist in evaluating whether a film or TV show will be profitable in specific countries and how it should be positioned for diverse audiences.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Market and Box Office Intelligence:
- Historical Data Analysis: Extracting and evaluating past box office data from specific global regions to forecast how a new film might perform.
- Trend Tracking: Monitoring shifts in audience preferences, localized streaming habits, and the financial performance of competing genres across international markets.
- Competitor Mapping: Researching the upcoming release slates of international rival distributors to avoid scheduling conflicts and find optimal release windows.
- Audience Persona Profiling: Gathering demographic data to pinpoint the exact target audience for a film in a specific country (e.g., age groups, interest segments).
Key Skills Required:
- Market Research / Statistical Background with Passion for Film and TV - strong experience or background in market research, analytics, statistics or similar, combined with a genuine interest in film, television and the wider entertainment industry.
- Cross-Functional Communication - ability to translate complex data into clear, simple and actionable insights for a range of stakeholders, including creative marketing teams, sales teams and corporate finance executives.
- Territory and Distribution Knowledge - understanding of how film and TV distribution works across different regions, including windowing strategies such as theatrical, home entertainment, streaming and other release models.
- Strong Excel and Data Analysis Skills - proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and the ability to analyse large sets of data accurately and efficiently.
- Attention to Detail - strong accuracy and attention to detail when working with data, reports, market information and commercial insights.
- Ability to Identify Areas of Risk - able to review data and market information critically, identifying potential risks, trends, anomalies or areas requiring further investigation.
- Ability to Manage Own Time and Workload - well organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and requests with limited supervision.
- Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience - a Bachelor’s degree in Film/Cinema Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, Global Business, Marketing, Modern Languages or a related discipline, or the ability to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role.
Our objective is to source candidates who are able demonstrate our global values:
Resourcefulness – We redefine what is possible.
Innovation – We challenge the status quo in order to foster bold thinking and outcomes.
Collaboration – We connect people and ideas to ensure all voices are heard.
Inclusiveness – We pursue and embrace diverse talent and perspectives.
Empowerment – We equip and entrust our people to cultivate growth and advance our mission.
Integrity – We respect all individuals and honour our commitments to one another.
Manager, International Research in Slough employer: Lionsgate
Lionsgate is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the UK entertainment industry. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, team members are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to exciting projects in film and television. The company also provides competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
