Job Description

The Position

The Manager, Content Acquisitions role will be responsible for inventory management, tracking deals, communicating to internal stakeholders, and evaluating series & film for Versant’s cable networks: USA, SYFY, E! and Oxygen. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to pivot at a moment's notice.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Work closely with the programming, marketing, operations, finance, research and legal teams to manage content inventory and communicate deal details
• Prepare offer templates and financial documents for initial movie deal selections
• Evaluate performance of inventory to aid in analysis of future acquisitions and renewals
• Work with IT / Business Intelligence on the development of content planning tools and reporting capabilities
• Identify potential acquisitions via synopses, scripts, trailers, trade articles, screeners, and finished product
• Prepare decks for presentation by senior executives
• Assist in review of large-scale content deals to ensure accuracy of content details
• Screen movies and series and provide feedback on potential fit for the portfolio
• Responsible for managing a Content Acquisitions Coordinator

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and **** 4+ years of experience in acquisitions, content strategy or scheduling and/or experience in financial analysis, sales planning or research at a major media company

• Exceptional proficiency in Excel

• Strong PowerPoint Skills

• Database management experience required with ability to formulate inventory reports

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and drive them to completion

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player

• Demonstrates a passion for television and movie content from all genres

• Experience working in the industry with a foundation on how streaming and TV business works is a plus

• Relationships with third party studios and productions companies domestic and international

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.