Head of Distribution
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.