Manager, Content Acquisitions

Company Description

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Job Description

The Manager, Content Acquisitions role will be responsible for inventory management, tracking deals, communicating to internal stakeholders, and evaluating series & film for Peacock and the NBCU Entertainment Cable Networks. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to pivot at a moment's notice.
Work closely with the programming, scheduling, marketing, operations, and editorial teams to manage content inventory, and track interest lists.

Prepare offer template and financial document 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
Handle relationships with distributors at independent studios and production companies

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in acquisitions 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
• Demonstrates a passion for television and movie content from all genres

Desired Qualifications

• 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 is a plus
• Ability and desire to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and drive them to completion
• Excellent communication skills

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: $85,000 - $100,000

Additional Information

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