Licensing Account Director

About LADbible Group

Founded in 2012, LADbible Group has redefined entertainment and news for a social generation. With a global presence and offices in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and the US, LADbible Group has grown to become one of the biggest social publishers in the world.

LADbible Group operates across all major social publishers including Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube and our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Licensing Account Director to join our growing CONTENTbible department. You will be responsible for generating new business leads and negotiating licensing opportunities, help manage inbound licensing enquires and manage client relationships to a high standard.

What the opportunity looks like

• Proactively generate repeat and new business opportunities, identify new media clients and manage inbound licensing requests from third parties, including: negotiating, generating video license agreements and any related delivery requirements
• Maintain client satisfaction and deliver a professional service to all new and existing clients
• Assist in research of suitable video options to match customer briefs to generate wider sales and actively pitch our latest UGC to potential customers
• You will work closely with our Submissions, Acquisitions, Social and Editorial departments
• Build and maintain a pipeline and generate monthly activity reporting
• Act as team representative in the media marketplace and provide first-class customer service to new and existing clients
• Ensuring all administration is completed accurately, in a timely fashion and to a high standard

Skills and experience we’d like you to have

• Sales background gained within a publisher or content licensing environment, video licensing is highly preferred
• Good knowledge of copyright ownership and IP law
• Experience negotiating content licenses, agreements and managing customer relationships
• Existing clients and contacts within TV networks, production companies and/or publishers
• Impeccable attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to easily build relationships with others
• Personality profile to fit in with a high-growth, entrepreneurial culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work from home and the offices on a weekly basis.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities, to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.