Manager, Marketing Planning and Studio Relations - India

Studio Relations: Develop and manage complex relationships with local and global studio partners. Act as a trusted advisor to unlock promotional opportunities while navigating licensing constraints and legal requirements. Maintain a holistic view of the licensed content slate (local and global). Distill complex information into actionable insights and clear creative guidelines for local and regional teams. Orchestrate collaboration across Content Licensing, Marketing, Legal, and Production teams. Your role is to bridge the gap between local market needs and global studio requirements. Serve as the definitive "go-to" person for asset sourcing and usage - independently navigating rights restrictions and use discretion to solve issues before they impact campaign timelines. 10+ years of experience in marketing, client servicing, project management, or a related role within an advertising agency, brand, network, studio, or entertainment marketing organization in India. Proven ability to build and manage high-stakes relationships with external studio and content partners. Experience in optimizing complex workflows and building scalable marketing operations. Strong organizational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Natural leader who can align diverse internal teams (Content, Legal, Marketing, PR, Product) to drive projects to completion. High proficiency in Excel/Sheets with a knack for identifying trends and telling stories through data. Ability to distill complex data and rights information into clear, actionable insights for regional teams. Creative problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and manage high-volume workflows under tight deadlines. Confident communicator and stakeholder influencer with a strong presence in local and global forums. Working knowledge of digital, social, and traditional media platforms. Passion for TV/Film, especially Indian content. Familiarity with content licensing, talent clearances, and IP restrictions within the entertainment industry is a plus. International market experience is a plus. Fluent in English.