VP, Acquisitions

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively originate and pursue acquisition, financing, and production opportunities across the global film landscape
• Build and leverage deep relationships with filmmakers, producers, agents, managers, and financiers to secure early access to projects
• Evaluate scripts, packages, and completed films with strong judgment around audience, positioning, and commercial potential
• Rigorously assess key deal components—including attachments, budget, financing structures, and comparable performance—to determine strategic value
• Maintain real-time awareness of market activity, including packaging trends, bidding dynamics, and competitive behavior
• Develop and sustain a high-quality pipeline of differentiated, high-conviction opportunities aligned with Sony Pictures’ slate strategy
• Identify emerging filmmakers and creators across both traditional and digital ecosystems ahead of broader market recognition
• Synthesize creative evaluation and market intelligence into clear, actionable recommendations
• Present opportunities and advocate positions directly with senior leadership, demonstrating sound judgment and conviction

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in acquisitions, development, production, representation, or related entertainment or digital roles
• Demonstrated ability to originate, champion, and close high-quality projects or talent
• Strong creative instincts combined with rigorous commercial judgment
• Deep understanding of global film markets, audience behavior, and the competitive landscape
• Established network across filmmakers, agents, managers, producers, and financiers
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple high-priority opportunities simultaneously
• Self-directed, resourceful, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a dynamic environment

Business Impact

This role is critical to executing Sony Pictures’ strategy of acquiring, financing, and producing elevated, moderately budgeted theatrical films. The Vice President will play a direct role in shaping the studio’s pipeline by securing projects that combine strong commercial potential with a distinct creative voice. Projects will span a range of genres and budget levels and be distributed across Sony Pictures’ labels, including Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Stage 6 Films, Sony Pictures Classics, and global ancillary platforms. The mandate is to deliver a consistent flow of high-quality films that are both market-driven and culturally relevant.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $175,903 - $228,674. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.