Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Executive Producer to lead our production team in delivering compelling content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in video production, editing, and post-production processes, along with exceptional communication and writing skills. As an Executive Premium Competition Reality Series

Position Type: Executive Producer - Sales & Distribution

Project Overview: Join the executive team of a fully completed premium unscripted competition series featuring high-profile talent and produced by a multi-Emmy-winning creative team. This is a boutique production seeking a dedicated Executive Producer to lead all sales, distribution, and business development efforts.

Role & Responsibilities:

Primary Focus - U.S. Acquisition:

• Lead all pitch meetings and negotiations with major U.S. streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, Hulu, Max, Paramount+)
• Structure and negotiate licensing agreements including windows, holdbacks, and rights carve-outs
• Present performance metrics, engagement features, and interactive elements to acquisition executives
• Protect underlying format/IP rights while maximizing primary licensing revenue

Secondary Focus - Global Expansion:

• Develop international distribution strategy across EMEA, LatAm, and APAC territories
• Negotiate format licensing deals and adaptation rights
• Structure co-production partnerships for local versions
• Manage ongoing relationship with international buyers and format partners

Executive Producer Duties:

• Serve as primary business representative for the series
• Collaborate with creative team on positioning and marketing materials
• Oversee all legal and business affairs related to distribution
• Participate in key strategic decisions regarding the franchise
• Represent the series at industry events and markets (MIPCOM, NATPE, etc.)

Ideal Executive Producer Profile:

Essential Experience:

• Recent U.S. Sales Success: Closed unscripted acquisition deals with major streaming platforms within last 24 months
• Competition Reality Expertise: Proven track record selling competition/business reality content
• Finished Content Sales: Demonstrated success with completed series
• Senior-Level Relationships: Direct access to heads of acquisition at major platforms
• Format Rights Experience: Understanding of international format licensing and protection

Business Qualifications:

• 7+ years in content sales, distribution, or business development
• Strong negotiation skills with multi-territory deal experience
• Understanding of streaming economics and platform strategies
• Experience with interactive/digital content elements
• International market knowledge preferred

Why This Executive Producer Role:

Unique Opportunity:

• Dedicated Focus: Unlike traditional distributors managing dozens of titles, you'll architect the entire business strategy for one premium asset
• Equity Participation: Executive Producer credit with participation in all revenue streams
• High-Profile Project: Multi-Emmy-winning production team with established talent
• Franchise Potential: Opportunity to build a global format with multiple revenue streams

Compensation Structure:

• Executive Producer fee + commission on all deals
• Participation in format licensing and international sales
• Ongoing revenue share from ancillary rights
• Potential for long-term partnership on future productions

Next Steps: We're seeking an Executive Producer who can begin immediately with U.S. platform meetings. Please provide:

• Recent Sales Examples: Your most significant unscripted platform deals in the last 18 months
• Platform Relationships: Current contacts at major U.S. streaming acquisition teams
• Format Experience: Examples of competition/business reality sales with international components
• Availability: Timeline for beginning active sales efforts

Application: Submit resume, recent deal examples, and brief note on your approach to positioning a completed competition reality series in today's streaming market.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $150,159.45 - $500,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many series acquisition deals have you closed with a major U.S. streaming platform in the last 18 months? Please include the platform, deal structure (licensing vs. acquisition), episode count, and whether it was a finished series or development deal.

Work Location: Remote