AVP/VP, Special Projects - Strategy, JioCinema

As India’s leading video-on-demand service, JioCinema provides viewers with unrivalled content experiences spanning sports and entertainment. A part of India’s fastest-growing media conglomerate, Viacom18, JioCinema has risen as the unequivocal frontrunner in the Indian entertainment landscape. In addition to popular network shows, the platform boasts of a large entertainment repository, consisting of riveting originals, digital film premieres, reality series, and premium international content. Additionally, JioCinema is also home to global sporting IPs like FIFA, IPL, LaLiga, among others. A Powerhouse of stories, JioCinema offers hours of critically acclaimed content, offering viewers ‘new movies every week’, ‘new episodes everyday’, and ‘24x7 non-stop non-fiction reality’ in ultra-HD across languages and genres. With Indian originals like Inspector Avinash, Asur, Crackdown, among others, reality series like Bigg Boss OTT, films including Vikram Vedha, Bloody Daddy, along with exclusive premium global content from leading studios like Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal, among others, JioCinema's diverse array of curated entertainment options positions it as a disruptive entertainment platform, built for Indian viewers. JioCinema is available for Android, iOS, and web users.

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What Will You Do?

• Lead Strategic Initiatives: Drive high-impact initiatives and strategic projects that align with JioCinema’s vision and goals. Oversee the launch of at least three new initiatives, including incubating new business, accelerating content cycles through technological advancements, and defining network funnel metrics and measurements
• Strategic Planning and Business Development: Partner with business leaders to draw up business theses and define the strategic 'why' behind initiatives. Develop and present detailed incubation plans for management buy-in. Work independently and in collaboration with external agencies to create comprehensive business plans and define success metrics
• Internal Consulting and Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as an internal consultant, managing work-streams and facilitating cross-functional collaboration. Ensure successful project execution and drive stakeholder alignments within designated timelines. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making
• Innovation and Growth: Identify and capitalize on new opportunities for growth and innovation within the platform. Develop strategies to enhance content creation, distribution, and monetization, leveraging technological advancements. Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic planning and maintain a competitive edge

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Experience in Top-Tier Consulting: Proven track record in leading complex projects and providing strategic insights in top-tier consulting firms. Experience in managing high-impact strategic initiatives, preferably within the media and entertainment sector
• Exceptional Analytical and Strategic Skills: Strong analytical abilities to dissect problems, identify opportunities, and develop data-driven strategies. Expertise in strategic planning, business development, and project management
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the media and entertainment industry, particularly within the OTT platform space. Awareness of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies
• Proactive and Results-Oriented Mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong focus on achieving results. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact outcomes and drive projects to successful completion
• Leadership Orientation: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage work-streams and influence cross-functional teams.
• Independent and Collaborative Work Style: Ability to work independently, taking ownership of projects and driving them to completion. Experience in collaborating with external agencies and managing relationships to achieve project goals

Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. is one of India’s fastest-growing entertainment networks and a house of iconic brands that offers multi-platform, multi-generational, and multicultural brand experiences. Viacom18 defines entertainment in India by touching the lives of people through its properties on air, online, on the ground, in cinemas, and merchandise. Its portfolio of 38 channels across general entertainment, movies, sports, youth, music, and kids genres delights consumers across the country with its eclectic mix of programming. JioCinema, Viacom18’s OTT platform, is one of India’s leading streaming services and most popular destination for live sports. Viacom18 Studios has successfully produced and distributed iconic Hindi films and clutter-breaking regional films for over 13 years in India.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status.