Director, Hollywood Business Development

What You'll Do

• Own Hollywood partnership revenue end-to-end - pipeline, negotiation, close, expansion
• Build and manage executive relationships across studios, networks, streamers, and agencies
• Position Artlist as the preferred AI creative technology partner for Hollywood
• Structure and close enterprise licensing and commercial agreements
• Represent Artlist at the highest levels of the entertainment industry

Requirements

• 10+ years in senior BD, strategy, or partnerships at a major studio, streamer, or network
• Executive-level relationships across the studio system - you know the decision-makers, and they know you
• Proven track record closing high-value deals: licensing, enterprise partnerships, strategic agreements
• Deep fluency in Hollywood's business and production landscape
• Credibility with both creative and business stakeholders

A Strong Plus

• Experience in entertainment technology or AI-driven creative tools
• Entrepreneurial background - a founder, early-stage operator, or someone who has built something from scratch inside a large organization
• Existing relationships with agency leadership (CAA, WME, UTA)
• Former Head of Studio at a major entertainment company

Ideal Backgrounds

• Senior executive in Business Development, Strategy, or Partnerships at a major studio, streaming platform, or production company.

Pay

Compensation Base Salary: $250,000–$400,000 USD annually. This range reflects a position based in Los Angeles, CA. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.