Department: Marketing & Publicity

Location:
Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

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Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking a Director, Global Research to report to the SVP, Ratings/Research. This role is a senior research leader within the Global Distribution group, responsible for overseeing performance analytics across linear and streaming platforms. The Director will work on a highly collaborative team that works across global Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Corporate Strategy teams to deliver executive level insights that shape distribution strategy and content valuation across the ecosystem. The role synthesizes complex audience, performance, and marketplace data into clear, actionable insights that drive informed decision making.

Responsibilities
Lead the strategic analysis and executive reporting of linear and streaming content performance across domestic and international markets
Oversee tracking and performance of current and library TV and Film
Translate complex ratings and viewership data into actionable insights, enabling cross‑functional teams to think more strategically about sales, content licensing, and positioning.
Monitor and evaluate global marketplace trends across broadcast, cable, FAST, AVOD, SVOD, and emerging digital platforms
Partner with internal subscription channel teams to provide performance reporting, subscriber analytics, and growth insights
Prepare and deliver executive-ready presentations and performance updates for senior leadership
Design and implement advanced research tools, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to enhance analytical capabilities
Lead, mentor, and develop research team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture, spanning across the London office
Serve as a key research liaison across business units, ensuring alignment between data insights and strategic priorities
Qualifications and Skills
8+ years of progressive experience in media research, ratings analytics, or related field, preferably within television or streaming
Deep expertise in TV and digital viewership measurement, ratings methodologies, and performance benchmarking
Strong quantitative acumen with advanced analytical and data interpretation skills
Demonstrated experience synthesizing large, complex datasets into clear strategic insights
Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
Exceptional presentation and communication skills at an executive level
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple high-priority initiatives
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with a strategic, solutions-oriented mindset
Passion for film, television, and the evolving global media landscape
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Statistics, Social Sciences, or Media Studies) preferred
Additional Requirements

This position requires five (5) days per week in office.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

Our Benefits
Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
401(k) company matching
Compensation

$130,000 - $140,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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