Food Licensing Consultant (Los Angeles)

Company Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 200,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.

Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights’ catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay’s 130+ in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.

Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include

Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean

and

Black Mirror .

Job Purpose We are seeking a consultant on a short-term advisory contract to advise Banijay Rights in relation to a leading cookery television production moving into branded foods within the USA.

Responsibilities: The consultant shall advise the brand on the United States food retail landscape, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and leading companies operating in the industry. The consultant will help develop a go to market plan to launch a range of licensed foods for the tv production brand & will make introductions to relevant trusted partners in the industry. The consultant will have experience operating at a high level in the food industry in the US market and will have a good list of strong industry contracts to draw upon. The ideal consultant will have experience of launching multiple products in different categories.

Knowledge and Skills Required: Strong, hands-on knowledge of US food licensing and regulatory requirements Established working relationships with US food suppliers Based in the United States Available for a short-term contract (3-month contract with possible extension) Ideal for someone who can move quickly, provide practical guidance, and leverage existing industry connections

Reporting Working alongside the Group Director Licensing and Merchandising or their nominated replacement.

Location London

Contract Type 3-month contract with possible extension

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