Manager, Book-to-Screen Rights

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring for a Manager, Book-to-Screen Rights to contribute to our team in our New York office. This is not a remote position, but hybrid schedules will be offered.  The person hired for this role will be based in our NY office.

In this role, you will manage MediaScout, a new and growing book-to-screen information service. You’ll lead a team focused on rights data acquisition, relationship and market development, and customer growth. As the Manager you’ll oversee sales development, implement product improvements, and influence our online branding and voice. You’ll be tasked with generating revenue for MediaScout. In addition, you will work with management to develop and forecast sales targets and appropriately manage expenses so we can scale our growth profitably. 

Do you have experience working with book-to-screen adaptations?  Have a passion for helping publishers, agents, and authors be successful?

ICG connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning.

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to the content they want in the simplest ways.  If you share that passion, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to a strategic part of the business that is evolving and expanding, we can’t wait to meet you!

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• 5 years’ experience in film &/or tv rights, entertainment industry, or related
• 2 years’ experience in Sales
• 1 year leadership experience, directly or indirectly managing people, projects, or processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on book-to-screen deals or adaptations

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages a team of sales and business representatives, setting sales goals, establishing sales strategies, and ensuring a successful client experience.
• Monitors and manages product development to meet customer and market needs.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and conducts performance evaluations for associates, ensuring consistent application of company policies and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Manages and grows client relationships by developing tailored pitches and leading and attending client business reviews.
• Works with marketing and PR teams to develop and execute promotions, education, and training of MediaScout to ensure sales and pipeline growth and increased market share.
• Works with the Finance team to manage and recommend pricing, discounts, expense targets, and contributes to budget planning and forecasting.
• Meets or exceeds budget goals

Hiring Salary Range: $114,355k - $145,000k.  This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to:  the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Casual Dress Code

Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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