Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ IP & Story Sourcing

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Identify and source high-potential story submissions, manuscripts, podcast ideas, and episodic formats

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Evaluate IPs based on narrative strength, audience appeal, scalability, and monetisation potential

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Build solid relationships with writers, agents, creators, and production partners

2️⃣ Commissioning & Deal Structuring

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Lead negotiations for commissioning, licensing, and acquisition deals

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Structure agreements aligned with platform economics

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Ensure rights clarity (audio, video, adaptation, exclusivity, territorial rights, etc.)

3️⃣ Contract & Payout Management

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Oversee end-to-end contracting process

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Manage content budgets and payout schedules

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Track deliverables, timelines, and contractual compliance

4️⃣ Pilot & Testing Coordination

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Work with production and programming teams to launch pilots

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Analyse early performance metrics (engagement, completion rates, drop-offs)

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Recommend scale-up, optimisation, or discontinuation decisions

5️⃣ IP Scaling & Portfolio Management

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Partner with content leadership to expand successful IPs into:

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Multi-season formats

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Franchise extensions

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Cross-format adaptations (audio to video/community)

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Maintain a balanced content slate across genres and audience segments

Ideal Candidate Profile

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5–8 years of experience in:

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Content acquisition

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OTT commissioning

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Audio storytelling platforms

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Publishing or digital IP ecosystems

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Strong negotiation skills with a clear understanding of licensing structures

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Strong editorial instinct and narrative judgment

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Experience managing creator ecosystems and rights contracts

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Comfortable working in fast-scaling digital content environments

📌 Content Commissioning (Mumbai)
🏢 staffhire
📍 Mumbai