Director, Sales Planning & Administration (Content Distribution)

Location: Universal City, California, United States; hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of four office days per week

Salary: $115,000–$140,000 yearly, plus bonus and long-term incentive eligibility

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, streaming, news, theme park, consumer product, and experiential content.

What you will do

• Lead title lifecycle management, deal administration, rights governance, and operational execution across assigned international territories.
• Oversee licensing compliance, contract and rights audits, amendments, waivers, title substitutions, window structures, holdbacks, and commercial restrictions.
• Govern SAFE database setups, rate cards, pricing, rights, territory parameters, tracking grids, budget files, title blocking, order statuses, and downstream supply chain feeds.
• Drive operational readiness, title volume commitments, deal pipeline visibility, rights availability analysis, customer fulfillment, and market risk management.
• Partner with Commercial Sales, Legal, Account Management, Distribution, Finance, and Strategy on deal execution, revenue recognition, billing readiness, forecasting, and title prioritization.
• Lead Managers and Assistant Managers through coaching, performance management, onboarding, training, knowledge transfer, and organizational development.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Content Distribution, Sales Administration, Rights Management, Contract Administration, Account Management Operations, Distribution Operations, or related media entertainment functions.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing Managers and/or second-line teams within a major studio, broadcaster, streamer, or content distributor.
• Experience supporting international television and film licensing businesses across multiple territories and distribution platforms.
• Experience with output, volume, package, and library licensing agreements across international markets.
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end distribution workflow and stakeholder functions.
• Ability to work hybrid from the office at least four days per week; in-office requirements may change.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture focused on creating content that reflects diverse communities and supporting community engagement.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other benefits.
• Operational culture emphasizing transparency, collaboration, accountability, and rigor.

Hiring process

• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an hirify.global employee at one of the company’s locations before a hiring decision.
• Reasonable accommodation support is available during the application and recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans.