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Head of Distribution

inDriver

inDriver

Operations
United Arab Emirates · Egypt
Posted on Dec 10, 2025

Responsibilities

Film Acquisition

  • Identify and curate impactful films from across the Global South that align with the initiatives objectives.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with independent filmmakers, producers, distributors, and film institutions.
  • Lead rights negotiations and acquisitions, ensuring fair, transparent, and flexible licensing terms.

    Distribution Strategy

  • Partnerships in coordination with the Head of Alternativa, design and implement a multi platform distribution strategy across the Global South, covering streaming platforms, broadcasters, public TV, and other partners.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with regional and international streaming platforms, broadcasters, and cultural organizations.
  • Lead commercial negotiations with partners to secure fair and mission aligned licensing deals.
  • Use data from partners, research, and audience feedback to evaluate reach and engagement.
  • Explore innovative, non commercial, and hybrid models (e.g., community and educational screenings) that align with our goals.

    Budgeting

  • Develop and manage the annual distribution budget to ensure the efficient and transparent use of resources.
  • Own the budget planning process and ensure its accurate and timely execution.
  • Manage cost planning for acquisitions, localization, and industry outreach, as well as manage revenues from commercial licensing agreements.

    Legal Oversight and Rights

  • Management Manage a comprehensive database of all distribution rights, territories, and license durations.
  • Together with the legal team, develop the acquisitions and sales legal framework, and oversee contract execution processes.
  • Ensure compliance with intellectual property laws and local regulations.
  • Manage re licensing, renewals, and revenue sharing agreements with filmmakers, supporting them in understanding the rights structure.

    Leadership Coordination

  • Work with a project manager to make long term and short term plans, set priorities, and ensure that KPIs are met.
  • Manage a small network of content scouts who will help identify films for distribution and maintain industry relationships.
  • Collaborate closely with programming, marketing, and partnerships teams for integrated planning and communication strategy.
  • Represent the initiative at film markets, festivals, and industry events globally.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and long term sustainability efforts.
  • Identify and manage strategic and operational risks within the distribution function and ensure timely mitigation plans are developed and executed.

Qualifications

  • More than 5 years of experience in film distribution or broadcasting, with expertise in content acquisitions; ideally connected to Global South regions.
  • Understanding of legal requirements for distribution and budget planning.
  • Experience in leading small teams of 2-3 people.
  • Established network within the film and broadcasting industry.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross cultural collaboration skills.
  • Ability to travel regularly across the regions of the Global South and to major film markets.
  • Readiness to work in different time zones, connecting with various regions of the Global South English full professional proficiency

Conditions & Benefits

  • Stable salary, official employment.
  • Health insurance.
  • Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
  • Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions.
  • Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support.
  • Discount club membership.
  • Diverse internal training programs.
  • Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
  • All necessary work equipment.