Job Specifications
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.
The deadline for applications is Friday 13th February 2026. Please note that we are unable to consider submissions received after this date or outside the application process outlined in this job posting.
Interview Process
In-person Assessment centre in our London office on Friday 27th February 2026.
Second stage virtual interview with the hiring managers
Sony Pictures Entertainment is one of the industry’s leading content providers, producing and distributing worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPE is home to a thriving global content business, operating a robust portfolio of wholly owned and joint-venture production companies across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, as well as linear and digital channels around the world.
The TV Distribution Sales Planning team is responsible for setting and delivering our product distribution strategy, supporting negotiations and delivering the end-to-end sales process. This includes franchise planning, managing product availabilities and rights, negotiation and pricing support, contract review and execution, and budget and forecasting.
We are currently recruiting two roles in our London-based TV Distribution Sales Planning team, supporting two separate regions:
Co-ordinator – Western Europe
Co-ordinator – Nordics, Benelux & Baltics
Both roles share the same core purpose, responsibilities and required skills, and contribute to our wider international distribution business, but focus on different territories.
The candidate will ideally have a background in TV Distribution or have worked previously in a media role with some existing knowledge of the broadcast landscape and platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
Key Responsibilities
The job’s most important functions and responsibilities include:
Deal Management & Administration
Set up and maintain deals in Sales & Rights Management systems (RPM); create Finance Release Packages in (S2F - Sales to Finance) and Materials Orders as required for deal management.
Manage contractual obligations and ensure all deadlines are met as detailed in the contracts
Draft simple contract drafts and amendments using standard templates, working with Legal team when necessary
Assist in deal execution working closely with Sales and Legal on contract drafting, documentation and execution.
Track the workflow of contract, amendment, notification processes for every deal, client schedules, availability lists and ad hoc reports
Liaise with clients on queries relating to deals e.g. billing discrepancies, servicing issues, US Network scheduling changes.
Internal Relationships:
Finance - ensure customer checks are carried out, resolving invoicing/payment issues, and responding to audit queries
DCS (Materials Fulfilment team) - ensure assets are delivered on time
Ensure all Sales Planning Procedures are upheld by seeking appropriate reviews, and Approvals
Actively support system UAT and engage in the process of system development and enhancements
Sales Analysis & Title Inventory Management
Support negotiations of new deals and renegotiations with proposal analysis, working closely with the Sales team, Sales Planning Manager and the EMEA Commercial Analysis team
Analyse reports for available products and identify appropriate titles that meet client and sales criteria, and maximise the sales potential
Forecasting & Planning
Take ownership for ensuring deals and data in RPM /S2F is accurate and up to date
Maintain/update forecasts in RPM; process changes in a timely manner and keep the Sales Planning Manager and Sales Teams informed of updates regularly
Assit with variance analysis on product, deals and/or market assumptions to support Sales in preparing the forecast
Create summaries and commentary to Sales & Finance within prescribed deadlines
Attend and contribute to regular forecast review meetings with Sales, Planning and Finance teams
Qualifications And Experience
Educated to minimum undergraduate degree level preferable (but not necessary)
Ideally 1-2 years’ experience in a similar environment
Strong IT skills, in particular Excel (Pivot Tables & Formulae), and must be comfortable in learning new systems
Fluency in English is essential
Competencies
Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
Problem Solving & Decision making – demonstrates an ability to address root causes of problems, identify alternatives and propose solutions.
Able to use complex information to provide summaries wi
About the Company
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.
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