Director Content Acquisitions-Xumo

Profile

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..

Job Summary

Responsible for identifying and acquiring new programming to achieve subscriber and revenue goals. Implements acquisitions strategies, policies and budget. Collaborates with Vice President to complete negotiations with major content providers. Coordinates review process to evaluate program content and delivery. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and Charter Communications will form a 50/50 joint venture that will bring our world-class Flex streaming platform, 4K streaming devices, voice remote and XClass TVs nationwide. You will want to join our innovative team, because together we will develop and offer consumers a next-generation streaming platform, with a world-class user experience and navigation and all the top apps, bringing more choice to the streaming marketplace. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. also will contribute XUMO to the joint venture, our free ad-supported service that currently delivers more than 200 unique streaming channels and features hundreds of free content choices.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities


Oversees the research, evaluation and acquisition of new programming and associated services. Targets potential acquisitions and prepares recommendations and strategies.

Implements the specifications and features for new programming and ensures adherence to programming standards and policies.

Meets with various producers and packagers to hear pitches and manages full process of standard contract negotiations.

Manages programming budgets and collaborates with Accounting and Finance to discuss accounting implications of network activities.

Utilizes key metrics to coordinate a formal evaluation process of new programming acquisitions.

Directs a team who identifies, researches and supports acquisition deals.

Conducts standard and complex negotiations.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Employees at all levels are expected to:


Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

Drive results and growth.

Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.


Disclaimer:


This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.


**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (****on our careers site for more details.

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