Director, Content Acquisitions

ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.

Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others.

The company delivers the largest share of the U.S.

television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles.

In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.
Overview
This position is an active contributor in the highly-energized Global Content Acquisitions Group that works across multiple Brands and Platforms.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that licenses a record amount of series and movies for a well-recognized suite of networks and services.

This group is considered marketplace leaders by crafting creative deals that secure A-list product.
This individual will work with Dept Execs to provide business intelligence and industry overview presentations with special emphasis on AVOD / SVOD & the emerging platform space, serving as a subject matter expert.

Position will also play an integral part in Movies negotiations by managing movie windowing planning across company’s networks & platforms.
Highly-motivated candidate must be a self-starter, detail-oriented and a forward-thinker who is able to jump in & anticipate the needs of a fast-paced, deadline-oriented department.

Candidate must be strong communicator who can explain complex concepts in visually compelling formats.

Must have excellent organizational, written & computer skills, flexibility to redirect priorities as business needs shift & thrive in a dynamic and competitive environment.
Responsibilities
Prepare movie deal proposals that include estimates, usage and financials to provide feedback on product negotiations.

Compile network & platform interest lists and manage windowing across full suite of networks & platforms Coordinate options strategy within movie negotiations and facilitate carve-in requests from networks Input Movie deals and packages in department database for tracking purposes, craft deal memos / amendments and movie summaries.

Manage cross-Brand product shares to maximize usage & ROI Coordinate Brand requests for acquired product with in-house SVOD / AVOD services.

Track, ingest & provide reporting on product avails and competitive intel Maintain AVOD / SVOD rights tracking Keep abreast of emerging platforms, technologies and companies that are changing the program acquisitions landscape providing business intelligence and recurring updates to team.

Basic Qualifications
Minimum 7 yrs experience in Content Sales Planning, TV Programming, Financial Planning & Analysis at media company Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to transform data into high-level Corporate presentations & reports Strength in creating visually compelling presentations, including communicating ideas and information graphically and effectively.

Database Management experience Bachelor’s degree and strong computer skills required, including in-depth knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Qualifications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail.

Must demonstrate advanced level of strategic competence, executive presence and communication skills.

Knowledge of program acquisitions & thorough understanding of the TV industry, with deep curiosity to stay current on media-related trends and changes that may impact acquired business.

Must be PowerPoint expert/ Excel Super-User.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off.

From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access.

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You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com.

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