Executive Director, Content Acquisition - Philadelphia, United States - Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Comcast 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 Comcast.

Job Summary
Responsible for evaluating and acquiring programming content to achieve subscriber and revenue goals. Implements acquisition strategies, policies, and budget. Collaborates with leadership team to complete negotiations with major content providers and broadcast television stations. Coordinates review process to evaluate programming and delivery. Provides leadership and direction for diverse and complex functions supporting programming acquisition deals. Contributes to the development of the organization's video business strategy and develops organizational objectives to align with that strategy.

Core Responsibilities

Assists in establishing key metrics to continually evaluate performance of programming acquisitions.
Negotiates with broadcast television stations and major content suppliers to license programming. Advises leadership on broadcast television strategy and changes to the video industry.
Establishes and maintains relationships with leadership at broadcast television groups/networks and content providers.
Coordinates with a team who researches, evaluates, and supports acquisition deals of programming and associated services. Targets potential acquisitions and prepares recommendations and strategies.
Ensures adherence to FCC rules/regulations and programming obligations and standards. Assists with operations questions and policies related to programming acquisition and delivery.
Meets with various content providers to hear pitches and manages full process of contract negotiations.
Coordinates with Finance team on programming budgets and collaborates with Product and Accounting teams to discuss financial implications of acquisition activities.
Conducts standard and complex programming 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.

Comcast 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education
Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast 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 Comcast 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, Comcast 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.