*** 's Content Acquisition team is seeking a Content Acquisition Manager, with a focus on Kids/Family and Anime content, who will be involved in all parts of the content acquisition process including tracking and evaluating opportunities, defining content strategy through rigorous analysis of data, negotiating with and managing relationships with partners, and working across the organization to operationalize content agreements. The role demands someone who can blend quantitative output with a strong subjective filter to create actionable insights, dynamic personal skills, and the ability to effectively drive change - all at breakneck pace.
**** YOU'LL DO
- Support the development, advocation, and implementation of *** 's expanding Anime and Kids/Family content strategy
- Analyze usage metrics and user behaviors behind content consumption, as well as conduct frequent and ongoing viewership and market analysis to inform acquisition decisions and content strategy
- Support and carry out deal-making by vetting and selecting content, creating financial models to forecast performance, participating in negotiation, and communicating deal parameters internally.
- Develop and own relationships with content partners across the content industry, regularly communicating *** 's strategy and needs to the marketplace
- Complete long term and ad-hoc projects, including competitive analysis, to support the broader strategy of the Content Acquisition team and *** overall
- Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Brand, Scheduling, PR, and Product to optimize the performance of films on ***
**** TO BRING
- 4+ years overall experience with 2+ years at top tier consulting firm, investment bank, and/or major *** company.
- Entertainment industry experience with knowledge of/passion for Anime content, Kids & Family content, as well as familiarity with/perspective of the changing landscape of the *** industry, generally.
- Excellent analytical skills and financial modeling capabilities, with deep attention to detail and MBA-level Excel skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build i *** uential relationships internally and externally
- Great business judgment, proven strategic thinking, and demonstrated consensus building skills
- Negotiation experience is desired as this role will demand external facing deal management
- Ability to thrive in an evolving and sometimes high-stakes *** environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently
- Practical, consistent and effective empathy/high EQ is a hallmark of this team, and important to success in this role
NICE-TO-HAVES
- MBA
- Experience writing television development coverage
The hiring range for this position in CA is $123,000.00 to $165,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About *** Direct to Consumer:
*** 's Direct to Consumer team oversees the *** and *** + streaming businesses within *** Entertainment helping to bring *** 's best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.
About *** :
*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** , LLC , which is part of a business we call *** Direct to Consumer .
*** , LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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