About This Opportunity
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Head of India Theatrical Distribution to lead sales, exhibitor marketing, and distribution strategy for all theatrical rele
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Skills And Responsibilities
- Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Head of India Theatrical Distribution to lead sales, exhibitor marketing, and distribution strategy for all theatrical releases in India
- The role includes strategic planning, - Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on tight deadlines- Knowledge of internet, software, and media industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate or equivalent- 7–10 years of experience in theatrical distribution, with demonstrable expertise across both Indian-language and English-language releases in the Indian market.- Proven ability to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with exhibitors, circuits, and industry partners, with in-depth knowledge of the Indian exhibition landscape including national chains (PVR INOX, Cinépolis), regional circuits, and single-screen operators and exceptional negotiation skills across diverse market segments.- Deep understanding of India's theatrical release dynamics, including Bollywood, regional-language cinema, and Hollywood tentpoles; festival and holiday release windows; censorship and certification processes (CBFC); and the competitive landscape of simultaneous multi-language releases.- High proficiency in business intelligence and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Rentrak), with the ability to translate box office data, audience insights, and market intelligence into actionable distribution strategies for both local and international content.- Strong financial and analytical expertise, including P&L management for theatrical releases, deal structuring, and budget oversight combined with excellent strategic thinking, communication, and presentation skills.- Ability to communicate fluently in English with global stakeholders, including Amazon MGM Studios' international distribution leadership, while also being proficient in Hindi and ideally one or more additional Indian languages to effectively engage with regional exhibitors and partners
- - Experience with film performance forecasting and revenue modeling including the ability to project box office outcomes for both local and Hollywood releases using historical data, advance booking trends, and audience sentiment analysis.- Problem-solving, can-do attitude; embraces challenges and embraces change
- Thrives in ambiguity and can pivot strategy rapidly in response to last-minute release date shifts, competitive clashes, or market disruptions- Experience managing stakeholders across multiple business functions, including marketing, legal/business affairs, finance, content acquisition, and home entertainment/streaming teams.- Inspires and drives innovation, takes calculated risks, and challenges the status quo including leveraging emerging exhibition technologies, or reimagining how Hollywood content is positioned for Indian audiences.- Established network within the Indian film industry, including relationships with producers, co-production partners, talent agencies, and trade bodies of India.- Experience in managing dubbed/subtitled release strategies for Hollywood content across multiple Indian languages, with an understanding of localization best practices and audience preferences by territory.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers
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