Partnerships Manager

Please read the JD and apply only if suitable and you are currently based in Mumbai
We are looking for someone who can open doors, close deals, and then stay in the room to make sure those partnerships actually deliver.
You will work across three fronts:
Getting content onto the right platforms
Bringing other production houses and studios into co-production, and
Getting brands into the content. aka Brand Partnership
Once a deal is signed, you will own the relationship end to end.
This is an individual contributor role, so we need someone who can independently manage the full cycle, from sourcing and pitching to closing, servicing, and renewals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
1. Build and manage relationships with OTT platforms, broadcasters, theatrical distributors, and aggregators
2. Pitch live action production houses that need an AI filmmaking layer for co-production
3. Identify and structure co-production deals with AI native studios and creators
4. Identify, pitch, and close brand integration and sponsorship deals across our films, series, and microdramas
5. Own client servicing after signing as the single point of contact for all partners
6. Coordinate between partners and internal teams to ensure delivery against commitments
7. Track deal pipelines, terms, and renewals across distribution, co-production, and brands
Qualifications
1. 2 to 5 years in BD, partnerships, or client servicing, with media, OTT, agency, or brand side experience
preferred
2. An existing network in production houses, platforms, or brand marketing teams is a plus
3. Comfortable pitching emerging formats such as AI hybrid content to traditional stakeholders
4. Strong follow through: sources deals and manages them after signing
5. Self driven and comfortable running multiple partnerships independently as an individual contributor
6. Basic understanding of AI content production workflows is helpful but not mandatory
7. Ability to collaborate across functions and take feedback in a fast paced environment

Work arrangement
No