Head of Global Content & Distribution

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the full project lifecycle: from strategic design to hands-on execution of a large-scale impact initiative.
• Distribution Build-Out: Build the new Scouting, Creation & Distribution direction from the ground up in partnership with the Head of Scouting, Creation & Distribution — design the operating model, build pipelines, and establish distribution partnerships. Develop and execute a distribution strategy at scale.
• Strategic Oversight of the Festival: Provide strategic and curatorial guidance for the next phase of the Alternativa Film Festival in close partnership with the Head of Festival and a strong team — strengthening Alternativa’s global positioning and industry credibility, evolving the nomadic format, and shaping the long-term geographic roadmap.
• Build strategic partnerships to strengthen the project’s reach and credibility, including relationships with global and regional players such as platforms, distributors, sales agents, A-list festivals, and foundations.
• Representation: Represent the initiative externally as its principal voice in the film industry.
• Design behavioral change programs that harness the power of film, media, art, storytelling, and digital platforms to shift public perception and cultural norms.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across internal teams and with external stakeholders to deliver measurable, sustainable results.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of senior leadership experience in the global film industry (distribution, sales, major festivals, or streaming platforms). 
• Proven track record in international distribution and in bringing films or series to broad, diverse audiences beyond niche or festival circuits. 
• Deep global network of senior industry contacts (sales agents, buyers, top-tier festival programmers, streamers). 
• Experience managing senior leaders (e.g., managing managers or heads of departments). 
• Experience working with impact-driven organizations is a plus; a strong business background is essential. 
• Proven track record of launching new initiatives or functions from scratch (building teams, processes, and external positioning). 

• Strategic Systems Thinking: Ability to design scalable models and long-term strategies, not just execute projects. 
• Global Market Intelligence: Deep understanding of international film ecosystems, audience behavior, and distribution trends. 
• Strong creative vision, with a deep understanding of artistic processes and storytelling, and of the power of art and culture to influence audiences. 
• Equity-Driven Mindset: Deep commitment to justice, inclusion, and amplifying the voices of those most impacted; strong understanding of how content and media shape narratives, behaviors, and societal outcomes. 
• Emotional Intelligence & Cultural Fluency: Skilled at navigating sensitive conversations and building trust across diverse communities. 
• Partnership & Relationship Leadership: Ability to build trust and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across regions and sectors.

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.