Head – Global Content Syndication & OTT Partnerships

Department: Global Partnerships, Content Distribution & Revenue

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 8–15 years in OTT, content syndication, media distribution or digital partnerships

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Global Content Syndication & OTT Partnerships professional to lead the worldwide distribution, licensing and monetisation of our Bollywood Award show's content (An annual international awards ceremony honoring artistic and technical excellence in Hindi cinema (Bollywood)

The candidate will be responsible for building partnerships with India & global OTT platforms, Smart TV OEMs, telecom operators, broadband providers, FAST channels and international television networks to expand Bollywood Award show's global content footprint and generate new revenue streams.

This is a commercial leadership role for someone who has existing industry relationships, understands content licensing and distribution, and has a proven track record of closing B2B media partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Content Syndication & Licensing

- Develop and execute our Bollywood Award show's global content syndication strategy.
- License our Bollywood Award show's Awards footage, highlights, red-carpet coverage, celebrity interviews, backstage content and other rights-cleared programming.
- Negotiate content licensing agreements across international territories.
- Build revenue streams through minimum guarantees, licensing fees, revenue sharing and distribution commissions.

2. OTT & Digital Platform Partnerships

- Establish partnerships with domestic and international OTT platforms.
- Identify opportunities with streaming services, digital video platforms, FAST channels and connected-TV ecosystems.
- Negotiate content acquisition, streaming, catch-up, highlights and library licensing deals.




- Explore opportunities for Bollywood Award show's -branded content collections, special programmes and curated entertainment channels.

3. Smart TV OEM Partnerships

- Build relationships with Smart TV manufacturers and their content aggregation teams.
- Explore partnerships with Samsung, LG, Hisense, TCL, Xiaomi and other relevant OEM ecosystems, subject to commercial fit.
- Secure placements on Smart TV home screens, content hubs, FAST services and entertainment discovery platforms.

4. Telecom & Broadband Partnerships

- Develop strategic relationships with global telecom operators, IPTV providers and broadband companies.
- Explore bundled entertainment subscriptions, premium content packages, subscriber engagement campaigns and exclusive video partnerships.
- Negotiate commercial arrangements that expand our Bollywood Award show's reach and monetisation potential.

5. International Television Distribution

- Develop partnerships with international broadcasters and regional television networks.
- Sell our Bollywood Award show's programming and highlight packages across key markets, including the Middle East, North America, the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.
- Identify distribution partners for localised and territory-specific content packages.

6. Revenue Generation & Business Development

- Build a global sales pipeline and annual revenue plan for our Bollywood Award how's content.
- Identify new buyers, distributors, aggregators and licensing partners.
- Lead commercial negotiations,



close contracts and manage partner relationships.
- Track revenue, deal profitability, distribution reach and partnership performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 8–15 years of experience in OTT partnerships, content syndication, media distribution, broadcast sales or digital content licensing.
- Existing relationships with OTT acquisition teams, Smart TV OEMs, telecom operators, broadband platforms and international broadcasters.
- Proven experience in closing content licensing and distribution agreements.
- Solid understanding of content rights, territory restrictions, licensing windows, revenue-share models and minimum guarantees.
- Experience working with international media companies, studios, content aggregators or distribution agencies.
- Strong negotiation, commercial planning and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to independently build a global distribution pipeline and convert opportunities into revenue.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Revenue generated from international content licensing and syndication.
- Number and value of OTT, OEM, telecom and broadcaster partnerships closed.
- Number of territories and platforms carrying our Bollywood Award show content.
- Licensing deals secured for Bollywood Award show's existing and future content.
- Growth in international content reach and monetisation.
- Annual revenue delivered against agreed commercial targets.

What Success Looks Like:

The successful candidate will transform our in house Bollywood Award Ceremony (An annual international awards ceremony honoring artistic and technical excellence in Hindi cinema (Bollywood). content from an event-led media asset into a year-round global entertainment property, creating recurring revenue through international licensing, OTT partnerships, Smart TV distribution, telecom bundling and digital syndication.

📌 Head – Global Content Syndication & OTT Partnerships - Mumbai
🏢 Wizcraft Entertainment Agency
📍 Mumbai