VP, Content Acquisition - Linear Networks

Company: Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Location: New York
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

http://careers.warnermediagroup.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=391&siteid=36&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=866059 Turner United States - New York - New York Requisition # 181401BR Business Unit ENTER Film Production and Distribution Position Type Full Time Company Overview WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. Posting Job Description Who We Are

WarnerMedia, a leading media and entertainment company, creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

If you want to join a collaborative, talented team, committed to excellence, this is the place for you.

The Job

Based in our NY offices and reporting to the SVP Content Acquisition, the VP, Content Acquisition will play a key leadership role in the team's content-licensing efforts, primarily focusing on the ad-supported linear networks of TBS, TNT, truTV, TCM, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, but we are "one team" also covering HBO, Cinemax and HBOMax, and this role will be expected to have skills/experience to support acquisitions across WarnerMedia's entire portfolio of networks and services. This role requires a high level of collaboration across many internal teams: Programming Scheduling and Strategy, Finance, Research, BA/Legal, and Ops, and the VP must set an example of working effectively and respectfully with colleagues at all levels across WarnerMedia.

The Daily
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• Track and evaluate potential content opportunities to drive acquisitions strategy in coordination with Programming, Research and Finance teams.
• Negotiate commercial terms and participate in all aspects of deal negotiation, collaborating with Finance, Marketing, Research, Ad-Sales and other internal stakeholders, and coordinating with Legal through contract execution.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with content partners and industry counterparts to stay on top of industry trends, have insight into emerging acquisition targets and drive deal value.
• Lead departmental initiatives, undertake special projects and drive insights to grow and maintain WarnerMedia's competitive advantages in the marketplace.
• Collaborate across WarnerMedia to identify and unlock strategies to optimize content buying and utilization across the company's entire portfolio of businesses.
  The Essentials
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  • You have 10+ years relevant entertainment-industry experience, with at least four years working in content acquisitions, content sales or distribution.
  • You have expert knowledge of the film industry, linear television market, and the digital-distribution landscape, with c ommand of market- and competitive analysis and the ability to strategically assess opportunities and make data-driven decisions.
  • You have demonstrated experience in managing teams and leading complex, high-stakes deals.
  • You have superb communication, presentation, persuasion, and diplomatic skills and thrive in a hard-working, collaborative environment.
  • You have excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments at once while monitoring timelines and adjusting work as needed to achieve incredible success.
  • You're a polished professional who is comfortable serving as the main contact for executives, internal stakeholders, partners, and third-parties.
  • You are a self-starter and a strong teammate who can work independently, collaboratively and responsibly. You must have discretion and the ability to work with highly confidential matters.
  • You are agile, flexible and capable of thriving in a changing industry.
  • MBA, legal or equivalent work experience is desired.
    
    Eligible for full benefits package (medical, vision, dental) + retirement benefits (401k matching!)
    Fantastic paid time off package (includes vacation, sick and personal days, plus holidays)
    Competitive compensation package
    Paid time off every year to volunteer
    2018 Best Company for--Working Mothers AND Dads
    An industry leading--in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career
    Working for incredible WarnerMedia brands like HBO Max , HBO , CNN , WB , TBS , TNT , Turner Sports , Cartoon Network , Adult Swim and more!
    
    Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
    
    -- Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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