Joel Williams Email & Phone Number

Senior media executive and leader straddling the intersection of entertainment and technology with 20+ years in content strategy, programming, and content acquisitions across streaming platforms (DTC, OTT, AVOD, SVOD), broadcast television and cable networks. Strong ability to connect content with targeted audiences, leveraging my editorial judgment, in-depth knowledge of media trends, and substantial understanding of consumer consumption analytics. Meticulous data driven approach to strategy, ensuring consumer growth, retention, and content optimization. Successfully delivered platform growth, new revenue streams and consumer engagement that has helped build franchises, driven commercial outcomes and exceeded performance targets. Substantial ability to cultivate relationships with content partners, source content and lead complex multi-party, multimillion-dollar licensing negotiations. Passion for digital distribution, and emerging entertainment platforms. Extensive international and domestic experience, having worked in Asia, Australia, and the US.Core competencies:• Content strategy • Programming & scheduling • Editorial strategy• Content merchandising • Data analysis – consumer consumption, behavior & industry trends• Content acquisitions/ content partnerships • Content discovery• Deal negotiations• Contract management • Relationship management & influencing • Content portfolio & long-term content investment strategy• Established relationships with studios, distributors, producers, agents and creatives• Content development and co-productions• Content lifecycle management• Strategic leadership• Leading and mentoring teams• Budget management & forecasting• Project management

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  Australian Institute Of Management

  Business Administration And Management, General