Vice President of Content and Acquisitions

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

FOX Entertainment Global is seeking a Vice President of Content & Acquisitions to source and acquire third-party programming across scripted, unscripted, formats, film, and kids & family content for global distribution out of the US. Reporting to the SVP, based in Los Angeles, the Vice President of Content & Acquisitions is responsible for identifying and executing content acquisition opportunities primarily out of the US, with flexibility to expand or contract markets and genres as the business evolves.

This is a senior role that combines creative sourcing, deal-making, and internal FOX studio stakeholder management, while working cross-functionally with teams across sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance, and strategy. The ideal candidate is commercially savvy, well-connected, collaborative, and passionate about premium global content.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquisition Execution
• Source and negotiate third-party content acquisition opportunities across all genres, with a core focus on the US market, supporting FOX's global content distribution strategy
• Deliver on the content strategy as defined by senior management, identifying titles that align with FOX's brand, audience, and commercial objectives
• Collaborate with FOX Studios, Network, and FOX-owned partners to identify internal pipeline opportunities and strengthen rights exploitation globally and across the wider business

Partnership & Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, studios, agents, rights holders, and financiers across the region
• Serve as the primary point of contact for US-based FOX content partners, and manage ongoing communications, performance updates, and servicing
• Work closely with internal content executives to uncover regional opportunities and advance strategic initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational Excellence
• Partner with legal, operations, and finance to support deal execution, contract lifecycle management, and investment modeling
• Collaborate on title launch plans and market debuts, ensuring timing aligns with key sales events and industry markets
• Ensure content delivery is seamless and that rights holders and partners are serviced to the highest standard via the Distribution delivery department and studio operations

Sales & Performance Integration
• Provide regular updates and performance insights to content partners and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to investment planning and ROI analysis, working closely with the Finance team on revenue projections and deal evaluation
• Support global sales teams by aligning acquired content with market demand. Ensure the global sales force is well-versed in the product portfolio and properly equipped to take content to market and maximize monetization opportunities

Industry Representation & Market Intelligence
• Represent FOX at international markets and festivals (e.g., MIPCOM, Series Mania, Content London, NATPE, etc.), acting as a brand ambassador and identifying content and partnership opportunities
• Maintain a deep understanding of global trends, buyer needs, and competitive dynamics to inform future acquisitions and content planning

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 15+ years of experience in content acquisitions, sales, co-productions, or content strategy
• Experience evaluating complex acquisitions/distribution contracts
• Strong network of senior-level contacts across studios, producers, agents, financiers, and distributors
• Strong alignment with FOX's creative values and brand voice; experience representing companies at a global level
• Able to negotiate and close complex third-party acquisition deals
• Deep understanding of rights management, windowing, and content monetization models across linear, AVOD, SVOD, and FAST ecosystems
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, operations, and sales teams
• Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Financial fluency and comfort with deal modeling, ROI analysis, and sales performance metrics
• Ability and a passion for managing, mentoring, or guiding junior executives
• Willingness to travel internationally and work overtime as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• MBA

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