Senior Manager, Content Acquisition - Unscripted
Netflix
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 1/17/2018 10:11:00 AM PST
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Netflix is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Content Acquisition on the Unscripted team. The Sr. Manager will guide unscripted programming strategies with content sourced from relevant distributors/producers. S/he will report to the Director of Content Acquisition providing critical support in setting strategy, deal negotiation, execution and management.
The ideal candidate has strong critical thinking skills that allow for intense attention to detail as well as the ability to be highly entrepreneurial in a structured environment. Demonstrated mastery of verbal and written communication skills is also important as s/he will be called upon to lead deal negotiations and manage external relationships with key partners as well as lead internal meetings and give presentations to all levels of the organization. S/he will have a strong comfort with quantitative analytics to inform decision making.
The Sr. Manager, Content Acquisition should be comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment, taking the initiative, managing multiple projects, and working to find creative solutions with partners under tight time-frames. S/he is also a motivated, self-starter with a keen interest in and aptitude for finding great unscripted content from all over the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and execute strategy for acquiring global rights to desirable unscripted programming
• Identify projects in development and in production and access appealing content to license required rights
• Manage and evaluate external accounts through performance tracking and relationship cultivation in an effort to extend/enhance existing deals and identify new opportunities for great programming
• Participate in all aspects of negotiation (financial analysis and forecasting, contract drafting, security requirements, amendments)
• Represent acquisition team interests across the company (operations,legal, finance, business intelligence/reporting, content marketing) on a regular basis and as needed on a project basis
• Develop industry and territory expertise through continuous focus on and knowledge of the competitive and market environment -- locally, in specific markets, and globally, across all territories
• Communicate market trends and industry shifts, including implications and recommendations, to internal and external partners
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated mastery of verbal and written communication skills
• Great analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to evaluate content on a creative basis and articulate opinion
• Demonstrated experience in market analysis, competitive analysis and strategic thinking
• Ability to work independently and change direction frequently
• Ability to manage and process detailed information while keeping perspective on the bigger picture
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and across multiple geographies and time zones
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Docs are a must
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
• BA/BS required, MBA preferred but not required
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience is required with at least 4 years of negotiation/sales experience
• Prior film, studio, investment banking, management consulting or media-focused technology experience preferred but not required
• Prior experience with US, UK and/or Canadian unscripted players a plus