Director, Acquisition Lifetime and LMN
A+E Networks
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Position Summary:
Direct the acquisition process for Lifetime and LMN including all premiere ''original acquisitions'' (both movies and series), international pre-buys/co-productions, off-network series, formats, and theatrical acquisitions to meet each network strategic needs and goals.
Work with VP to create and develop long term network strategies to ensure continued growth for both networks.
Responsibilites:
Responsible for finding all potential acquisitions in the market place. Determine most promising product for Lifetime and LMN.
Evaluate (screen/read/etc) programs and make recommendations for purchase.
Negotiate acquisition deals, including drafting of offer letters, ensuring best practices for A E Networks.
Work closely with Scheduling teams to understand acquired content needs and strategic vision for acquired content as a backbone of the networks' schedule (including sister networks).
Contribute to and/or manage various projects for the VP and SVP such as acquisition strategy presentations for senior management.
Co-Manage Coordinator, Acquisitions: submission logging, international acquisitions, deal tracking, department organization, etc.
Qualification Requirements Exceptional attention to detail required for contract management.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and drive them to completion.
Knowledge of the cable business and landscape.
Financial knowledge.
Experience in programming
Experience in working with contracts and understanding of contractual language.
5 plus years' experience in entertainment
4 plus years programming, production, acquisitions or development.
1 plus years managing
Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree