Manager, Content Acquisitions

Job Description

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Job Description
The Position
The Manager, Content Acquisitions role will be responsible for inventory management, tracking deals, communicating to internal stakeholders, and evaluating series & film for Versant's cable networks: USA, SYFY, E! and Oxygen. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to pivot at a moment's notice.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
• Work closely with the programming, marketing, operations, finance, research and legal teams to manage content inventory and communicate deal details
• Prepare offer templates and financial documents for initial movie deal selections
• Evaluate performance of inventory to aid in analysis of future acquisitions and renewals
• Work with IT / Business Intelligence on the development of content planning tools and reporting capabilities
• Identify potential acquisitions via synopses, scripts, trailers, trade articles, screeners, and finished product
• Prepare decks for presentation by senior executives
• Assist in review of large-scale content deals to ensure accuracy of content details
• Screen movies and series and provide feedback on potential fit for the portfolio
• Responsible for managing a Content Acquisitions Coordinator
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in acquisitions, content strategy or scheduling and/or experience in financial analysis, sales planning or research at a major media company
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel
• Strong PowerPoint Skills
• Database management experience required with ability to formulate inventory reports
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and drive them to completion
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Demonstrates a passion for television and movie content from all genres
• Experience working in the industry with a foundation on how streaming and TV business works is a plus
• Relationships with third party studios and productions companies domestic and international
Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).

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