Content Commissioning – Mumbai

Content Commissioning

Location: Mumbai
Working Days: 5
Industry: Media & Entertainment
Function: Content Writers

⚠️ Confidentiality Note:
Kindly do not mention the company name on public or social media platforms as it is restricted by the client. The company details can be shared directly with shortlisted candidates via call or personal message.

About the Role

As the organization prepares to launch its new digital platform, this role will be instrumental in building a strong, scalable, and commercially viable content IP pipeline. The position sits at the intersection of editorial judgment, commercial negotiation, and IP strategy — ensuring the platform consistently acquires and develops compelling, monetisation-ready content.

This is a high-impact role requiring a balance of creative instinct, strategic thinking, operational discipline, and deal-making capability.

Role Purpose

To build and manage a robust and sustainable pipeline of:

• Original IPs

• Writers & creators

• Syndicated shows

• Licensed storytelling formats

Ensuring a continuous flow of high-quality, commercially viable content for the digital platform.

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ IP & Story Sourcing

• Identify and source high-potential story submissions, manuscripts, podcast ideas, and episodic formats.

• Evaluate IPs based on narrative strength, audience scalability, genre demand, and monetisation potential.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with writers, agents, creators, and production partners.

• Track emerging content trends across audio, OTT, publishing, and digital storytelling ecosystems.

2️⃣ Commissioning & Deal Structuring

• Lead negotiations for commissioning, licensing, and content acquisition deals.

• Structure agreements aligned with platform economics and long-term scalability.

• Ensure complete clarity of rights including:

  • Audio rights

  • Video rights

  • Adaptation rights

  • Exclusivity clauses

  • Territorial rights

• Align contract frameworks with unit economics and revenue models.

3️⃣ Contract & Payout Management

• Oversee the end-to-end contracting process from negotiation to execution.

• Manage content budgets, payout schedules, and milestone-linked payments.

• Track deliverables, timelines, and ensure contractual compliance.

• Maintain financial and operational control across commissioned projects.

4️⃣ Pilot & Testing Coordination

• Collaborate with production and programming teams to launch pilot content.

• Monitor and analyse early performance metrics including:

  • Engagement rates

  • Completion rates

  • Drop-off patterns

• Recommend scale-up, optimisation, or discontinuation strategies based on data insights.

5️⃣ IP Scaling & Portfolio Management

• Partner with content leadership to expand high-performing IPs into:

  • Multi-season formats

  • Franchise extensions

  • Cross-format adaptations (audio to video, community-led formats, etc.)

• Maintain a balanced and commercially viable content slate across genres and audience segments.

• Ensure long-term sustainability of the content portfolio.

⚠️ Mandatory Criteria (Non-Negotiable During Screening)

1. Relevant Platform Background

Candidates must have experience in leading audio/content/OTT ecosystems such as:

• Kuku FM

• Pocket FM

• Pratilipi

• Storytel

• Reel Saga

• Dramabox

• StoryBox

• Story TV

OR possess strong commissioning/content acquisition experience within digital media, OTT, publishing, or radio-led platforms.

2. IP Sourcing & Editorial Judgment

• 5–8 years of experience in content acquisition, commissioning, or IP development.

• Proven ability to evaluate stories based on narrative strength, audience scalability, and monetisation potential.

• Established network of writers, creators, agents, or production partners.

3. Commissioning & Rights Expertise

• Hands-on experience in deal structuring, licensing, and acquisition negotiations.

• Strong understanding of rights frameworks including audio, video, adaptation, exclusivity, and territorial rights.

• Exposure to platform-aligned contract structures and unit economics.

4. Contracting & Operational Control

• Managed end-to-end contracting processes, budgets, payout schedules, and deliverables.

• Ensured compliance, timeline adherence, and financial oversight of commissioned projects.

5. Performance-Led Scaling

• Experience working with production/programming teams to launch pilots and assess performance metrics.

• Demonstrated success in scaling IPs into multi-season formats or cross-format adaptations.

• Ability to manage a balanced and commercially viable content pipeline across genres.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of experience in:

  • Content acquisition

  • OTT commissioning

  • Audio storytelling platforms

  • Publishing or digital IP ecosystems

• Strong negotiation and commercial structuring skills.

• Sharp editorial instinct with strong narrative judgment.

• Experience managing creator ecosystems and complex rights contracts.

• Comfortable working in fast-scaling digital content environments.

• Data-driven mindset with strong strategic thinking capability.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical in shaping the platform’s long-term content strategy. The selected candidate will directly influence what stories reach audiences and how intellectual properties evolve into scalable digital franchises.

If you have a strong blend of editorial intelligence, commercial acumen, and IP strategy expertise — this opportunity offers a platform to create meaningful impact in the evolving digital content ecosystem.

Why Orbit Global Stands Apart

Executive Search Excellence: Deep industry expertise in identifying and securing C-suite, senior management, and niche specialist talent across India.

Pan-India Reach: Comprehensive recruitment coverage from metros to tier-2/tier-3 cities, ensuring access to talent wherever your business operates.

End-to-End Recruitment Services: From executive headhunting to bulk hiring—sourcing, rigorous screening, assessment, and seamless placement.

Speed & Precision: Proven track record of filling critical positions rapidly without compromising on quality.

Strategic Partnership Approach: Customized recruitment strategies aligned with your organizational culture, growth objectives, and competitive positioning.

Market Intelligence: Competitive salary benchmarking, talent mapping, and industry insights to inform your hiring decisions.

Recruitment Made Strategic & Simple

Whether you need a single C-level executive or a complete team across multiple locations, Orbit Global delivers results. Our pan-India network and consultative approach ensure you get the right talent, at the right time, anywhere in India. Looking for Hiring – Share your requirements to info@orbitconsultancy.in | 8810363997.

Start your search today—call now! Get direction