Director, Hollywood Business Development

Description

Artlist is a leading creative technology company on a mission to empower creators and brands to bring their vision to life with video. Offering cutting-edge AI tools and models for image, video, and voiceover creation, alongside high-quality creative assets and powerful editing tools, Artlist enables creators to stay on trend, and achieve their creative goals. Trusted by over 30 million creators worldwide and top brands including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Versace, Artlist provides a seamless, subscription-based platform with a global license, giving creators everything they need to produce professional video content efficiently. For more information, visit artlist.io.

We are looking for a seasoned Hollywood executive to own our studio and streaming partnerships. This is a senior commercial role for someone who has operated at the highest levels of the entertainment industry and is ready to bring that network to bear on something genuinely new.

What You'll Do:

• Own Hollywood partnership revenue end-to-end - pipeline, negotiation, close, expansion
• Build and manage executive relationships across studios, networks, streamers, and agencies
• Position Artlist as the preferred AI creative technology partner for Hollywood
• Structure and close enterprise licensing and commercial agreements
• Represent Artlist at the highest levels of the entertainment industry

Requirements

• 10+ years in senior BD, strategy, or partnerships at a major studio, streamer, or network
• Executive-level relationships across the studio system - you know the decision-makers, and they know you
• Proven track record closing high-value deals: licensing, enterprise partnerships, strategic agreements
• Deep fluency in Hollywood's business and production landscape
• Credibility with both creative and business stakeholders

A Strong Plus:

• Experience in entertainment technology or AI-driven creative tools
• Entrepreneurial background - a founder, early-stage operator, or someone who has built something from scratch inside a large organization
• Existing relationships with agency leadership (CAA, WME, UTA)
• Former Head of Studio at a major entertainment company

Ideal Backgrounds:

• Senior executive in Business Development, Strategy, or Partnerships at a major studio, streaming platform, or production company.

Compensation

Base Salary: $160,000–$250,000 USD annually. This range reflects a position based in Los Angeles, CA. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.