Manager of Rights Acquisitions
Tennis Channel
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/3/2014 9:20:00 AM PST
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Job Description for Manager of Rights Acquisitions -Santa Monica
Position: The Manager of Rights Acquisitions is responsible for program acquisitions activities including program identification, evaluation, negotiation, and acquisition.
Daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Work closely with Sr. Staff on complex long term rights agreements critical to the viability of the network.
Conduct standard negotiations following input from Program Planning, Research, Ad Sales, Affiliate Sales, Digital, Production, Marketing, and Business & Legal Affairs.
Solicit content providers to identify and evaluate available programs for barter or cash barter arrangement, consistently monitor terms of agreement, and ensure timely delivery and quality of materials.
Expected to identify, recommend, and acquire approved programs that meet programming goals. Sets or adheres to acquisition budgets and continually evaluates the performance of acquired programs against programming goals.
Exhibits exceptional judgment and ability to work independently while maintaining transparent communication with Sr. staff.
Required to prepare presentation materials on a regular basis.
This position reports to the Executive Director of Programming.
Job Requirements:
BA Required
Minimum 3 years' experience in acquisitions and program planning within a television network.
Possess a successful track record of generating programming deals.
Strong negotiation skills and relationship management are a must.
Candidate is expected to consistently exhibit good judgment and make strategic decisions.
Thrives in team oriented environment.
Excellent oral and written communication a must.
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
To be considered please send resume, salary history and requirements to:
Tennis Channel Recruiter
Subject line must read: Manager of Rights Acquisitions
EOE