Lead - Channel Partners, Curator & Content Curation

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Role Overview:

As the Channel Partners & Curators Lead, you will be the architect of ABC Talkies’ content strategy, overseeing the curation of diverse and high-quality films while fostering strategic partnerships with film collectives, production houses, indie studios, and institutional channels. Your role is pivotal in building a compelling content ecosystem that reflects the platform's vision — to democratize film distribution and amplify fresh cinematic voices. You will be working very closely with the CAL and the Leadership team for constantly improvising and upgrading the content library. 

About ABC Talkies

ABC Talkies is India’s first digital cinema marketplace, enabling independent filmmakers to showcase and monetize their work directly. We're on a mission to disrupt the OTT and indie film ecosystem. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Content Curation Strategy & Execution

• Design and execute content curation frameworks

  that align with the platform’s brand identity and audience segments (e.g., regional gems, student films, female-led narratives, festival darlings). 
• Maintain a balanced content portfolio across genres (drama, comedy, thriller, animation), formats (shorts, features, docs), and languages. 
• Implement

  editorial cycles

  , weekly or monthly “collections”, and thematic showcases to increase content visibility. 
• Work with data and audience insights to evaluate what’s working and refine the curation plan accordingly. 

2. Channel Partner Network Development

• Identify, onboard, and nurture

  Channel Partners

  — production houses, film clubs, indie labels, regional studios, content aggregators, and film school content labs — to source curated packages or content streams. 
• Develop partnership models such as: 

• Revenue-share partnerships

   

• Exclusive showcase windows

   

• Co-curation or branded channels

   

• TBSC Roll Outs

   
• Maintain a dynamic database of channel partners, tracking their content pipeline and engagement level. 
• Co-create “branded curations” in collaboration with partners like Media Schools, Film Institutes, Media Certification organizations. Etc. 

3. Filmmaker & Partner Relationship Management

• Build lasting relationships with filmmakers and creative communities to become their go-to platform for showcasing and monetizing content. 
• Provide

  creative feedback

  when needed to elevate submission quality. 
• Act as a bridge between the creator and platform: explain platform mechanics, audience demographics, marketing possibilities, and monetization terms in a simple, empowering way. 

4. Platform Programming & Editorial Collaboration

• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to bring curated collections to life on the homepage, newsletters, social media, and in-app banners. 
• Define seasonal or event-based programming calendars. 
• Provide editorial input for filmmaker interviews, curator notes, blog posts, or festival tie-ins. 

5. Quality Control & Legal Readiness

• Screen content submissions and ensure all uploads meet quality benchmarks in terms of storytelling, visual/audio fidelity, and relevance to the audience. 
• Oversee rights validation, including IP ownership, language/subtitle availability, and legal release documentation. 

6. Performance Tracking & Optimization

• Track content performance: views, engagement time, retention, and user ratings. 
• Use these insights to: 
• Recommend removals or upgrades 
• Improve partner curation strategies 
• Adjust programming cadence and content display 

7. Festival & Institutional Outreach

• Establish relationships with international and regional film festivals, universities, and film departments to curate seasonal slates or exclusive content windows. 
• Work with these bodies to promote student talent, award-winning entries, or grant-funded films. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Media school grad from Programming background. 
• 4–6 years of experience in Production, Programming & Linear or OTT experience in content curation. 
• Understand film reviews and script evaluation. 
• Passion for cinema and storytelling. 
• Good negotiation and communication skills. 
• Work at the intersection of tech, creativity, and cinema. 
• Help shape the future of film distribution for indie creators. 
• Grow with a dynamic team disrupting the digital entertainment space. 

Compensation (Base + Incentive Model):

Base Salary:

₹7.0 – ₹8.5 LPA (based on experience and tool expertise) 

Where to Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@abctalkies.com