ABOUT THE ROLE:

Key Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team at the heart of Avalon's international business. As Distribution Coordinator, you will keep the department running smoothly across all areas of TV distribution, from day-to-day coordination to high-profile industry events, working closely with the Head of Distribution and a team that operates at the centre of how Avalon's content reaches global audiences.

The role offers real scope for development and is a strong platform for someone looking to build a long-term career in TV sales and distribution.

Departmental Support

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Distribution and wider team, including diary management, travel, expenses, and stakeholder administration
• Manage internal Distribution systems (CRM, RMS, Airtable) ensuring information is accurate and consistently up to date
• Prepare availability lists, sales reports, pitch materials, brand presentations and territory-specific documentation
• Support the organisation of major international content markets (e.g. MIPCOM, London Screenings), covering logistics, registrations, shipping, on-site coordination and liaison with Press, Marketing and external partners
• Research new buyer opportunities and secondary exploitation avenues
• Manage all Distribution websites and microsites, ensuring content, metadata and screeners are regularly updated
• Collaborate with Press, Marketing and Operations to ensure all required assets and materials are in place for client deliveries

Deal Management & Systems

• Maintain and update all Distribution systems, tracking deal progress from pitch to contract completion via Airtable, RMS, and associated tools
• Keep accurate records of pitch materials, deal memos, licence terms and client information, with weekly internal updates
• Liaise with Business Affairs, Operations and Finance to ensure smooth movement of deals through internal workflows
• Create and maintain alerts for expirations, renewals, deadlines and key contractual milestones

Delivery & Invoicing

• Coordinate content deliveries with Operations, ensuring materials reach licensees on time and in line with contract terms (some knowledge of formats - SD, HD, UHD - and codecs a bonus)
• Work with Finance to oversee invoicing, track payments and report weekly debtor status
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all deal obligations and flag any delivery, invoicing or contractual issues promptly to the Head of Distribution

ABOUT YOU:

• You're highly organised, proactive and thrive in a fast-moving environment where accuracy matters. You enjoy supporting a busy team, juggling multiple priorities and keeping complex information in good order.

You'll bring:

• Experience in TV or a related media environment - as a PA, Coordinator or in an operational/admin role
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and a pride in producing accurate, polished work
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and confidence across spreadsheets, databases and CRMs
• A proactive mindset - anticipating needs and resolving issues before they escalate
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and willingness to pitch in during busy periods
• Flexibility to travel internationally for markets and events when required
• A genuine interest in international content distribution, global TV/streaming trends and Avalon's slate

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Avalon's Distribution arm licenses programmes and formats to over 150 countries worldwide. With a catalogue of 3,000+ episodes spanning comedy, entertainment, dramedy and factual, our experienced team brings deep expertise to every market.

ABOUT AVALON:

Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners.
Avalon is the UK’s largest truly independent television production company, with over 40 shows in production in the last year including: hit entertainment format Taskmaster (Channel 4 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, TV4 in Sweden, TVNorge/Discovery+ in Norway); multi-Emmy award winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO); Not Going Out (BBC), the UK’s longest running sitcom on air; Tall Tales & Murder (BBC/RTE), a highly anticipated darkly comedic crime drama; upcoming live-action, sketch comedy series The Terrors Of Jordan Mendoza (Adult Swim); a brand new series of the iconic satirical puppet show Spitting Image: The Rest is Bulls*!t (YouTube) and Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia). Avalon has produced over 4,000 episodes of programming for audiences in the UK, US and around the world, winning 39 Emmy Awards and BAFTAs from 100+ nominations.

Other landmark Avalon shows include Catastrophe (Amazon/Channel 4), Breeders (FX/Sky), Starstruck (HBO Max/BBC), Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime), Workaholics (Comedy Central), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), TV Burp (ITV) and Fantasy Football League (BBC/ITV/Sky). Avalon has also produced over 60 comedy specials for various platforms including Amazon, HBO, Netflix and Sky, as well as numerous podcasts and radio shows, including over 300 episodes of the record-breaking, arena-touring podcast, Shagged. Married. Annoyed. with Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Avalon’s dedicated distribution arm licenses its catalogue of programmes and formats to over 200 territories worldwide.

Avalon also produces and promotes live comedy around the world and has promoted more winners and nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award than any other company. Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live at Wembley, the UK’s first arena comedy show, Jerry Springer: The Opera, winner of four Olivier Awards, and is currently producing the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, Operation Mincemeat in the West End and on Broadway.

We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent. Avalon is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status, you are welcome at Avalon.