Renita Pinto

Manager, Content Acquisition, and Commercial

Jio STAR since March 2024 (previously Disney STAR).

• Managing procurement of English content for JioStar's English channel
• Launched content strategy focused on Hollywood dubbing for STAR Gold Thrills channel debut in March 2023.
• Forecasting and constructing content budgets for English cluster.
• Built collaborative relationships with international film studios and domestic distribution partners.
• Led efforts in reducing expenses through strategic contract negotiations.
• Negotiated and obtained usage rights in multiple languages for internal systems.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with departments including Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations to ensure timely contract completion.

Localization of content for theatrical and linear.

• Secured cost-effective dubbing agreements in multiple languages for theater releases.
• Secured cost-efficient vendor contracts to optimize operational expenses.
• Standardized rate structures for dubbing kids' content.

For the Linear business

• Achieved accelerated delivery timelines through extensive local vendor collaboration.
• Managed collaboration with diverse voice-over artists, achieving top-notch quality within financial limits.

Marketing & Merchandising

• Conducted commercial negotiations for on-ground events and exclusive screenings.
• Coordinated merchandise selection based on thematic requirements and marketing directives.
• Researched and sourced vendors to develop distinct merchandise for promotional campaigns.

Ensured accurate completion of financial statements in line with IFRS guidelines.

Conduct inter-entity account reconciliations and clearings.

Analyzed financial data for accurate business consolidation statements.

Head office reporting, including P&L, BS, and other disclosures (CAT I, II, & III).

Maintained strict adherence to deadlines for delivering required documentation to Head office.

Supported branches to improve their issuance timeframes.

Consolidation of the sharing of branch performance reports across 200 branches.

Shared corrected and validated data with branches and the MIS team.

Processed monthly discrepancy data to ensure accuracy in calculations.

Monitored monthly headcount consistently.