Director, Content Acquisitions
Nickelodeon
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/14/2018 8:54:00 AM PST
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The person in this role will work with the SVP on the Global Nickelodeon acquisition strategies with a particular focus on Domestic and he/she will be responsible for independently negotiating a number of deals. A thorough knowledge and background in negotiating linear and non-linear rights is essential. Previous experience in the kids’ market place is preferred.
• Ensure Nickelodeon continues to be a vital partner for content producers and distributors by fostering strong relationships in the global market place
• Use strong negotiation and editorial skills, utilizing and leveraging knowledge of rights, markets and relationships to secure the best content that is out there
• Identify new content opportunities through various sources, proactively engaging with producers and distributers to ensure successful partnerships and competitive edge
• Negotiate program acquisition deals independently managing entire process from start to finish with particular focus on Noggin and Nick Jr network
• Working with Programming, Legal, Finance, Consumer Products, Program Sales and Operations to ensure deal reflects needs of every line of business
• Manage the contract process with the Legal Department ensuring that all terms are captured and rights are secured
• Represent Nickelodeon both domestically and in the international marketplace
• Support SVP by producing market overviews, internal pitch decks and strategy decks for acquired content
• Responsible for competitive editorial analysis of the market place
• Write and collate coverage of all incoming content proposals
• Provide creative feedback to creators and narrow down selections for SVP of Acquisitions
• Supervision of all incoming and out-going content proposals, internal pitches and communications
• Member of international program council, managing screening assignments and new content review
• Represent Acquisitions internally, managing creative immersions and working with programing, marketing, creative on all launches of acquired content
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7-10 years of experience of either acquisitions or sales for a television network or cable channel/major Distribution Company
• Minimum of 2 years in a Senior Manager level position in acquisitions at a television network or cable channel
Additional Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of the US and international marketplace, preferably kids, with proven track record in content negotiations.
• Clear understanding of overall content rights with particular focus on nonlinear and SVOD/AVOD rights landscape
• Strong communication, negotiation and budget skills with a proven track record in deal-making
• Strong relationships within kids TV
• Five years of experience effectively managing, training and developing staff