Acquisitions Manager [O5199], SEARCHLIGHT

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in media production is seeking an Acquisitions Manager to enhance their content strategy and expand their portfolio. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in content acquisitions, strong negotiation skills, and a keen understanding of the media landscape, particularly in the UK. This full-time position offers an engaging environment dedicated to nurturing exciting franchises.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content acquisitions and media licensing.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Deep understanding of broadcast and streaming media landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Support management of the content pipeline by sourcing and negotiating deals.
• Build producer relationships and close distribution deals.
• Maintain Rights Tracker and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Strategic Mindset

Data Insights Utilization

Education

Experience in Content Acquisitions

Knowledge of Media Licensing

Understanding of Digital Media Landscapes

Job description

Acquisitions Manager [O5199], SEARCHLIGHT

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Do you have a keen eye for emerging trends and a talent for building strong partnerships? Our client is looking for a Content Acquisitions Manager to drive their content strategy and expand their portfolio.

The Company

Our Client is a leading name in media production, focused on building and nurturing long-running franchises.

THE ROLE

As an Acquisitions Manager, you will support the overall management of the company’s content pipeline. You will be actively sourcing, negotiating and closing deals with third-party producers from around the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate factual programming from international producers to support the overall content pipeline and strategy.
• Proactively seek out and build new producer relationships while nurturing existing partnerships.
• Negotiate commercial terms and close distribution deals in consultation with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with the sales team to assess sales projections and build investment cases for potential acquisitions.
• Work closely with Business Affairs to finalise distribution contracts and ensure compliance with deliverable requirements.
• Maintain and update the Rights Tracker and ensure pre-sale project details are current for the sales team.
• Liaise with international broadcasters alongside the sales team to maximize market intelligence and development opportunities.
• Stay informed on industry trends and represent the company at key industry events.
  
  
  

THE PERSON

With proven experience in content acquisitions, media licensing, or content strategy, you will have strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

A deep understanding of the broadcast, streaming and digital media landscapes is essential as is an excellent knowledge of what is content is trending in the UK and internationally.

You will have a strategic mindset with experience using data insights to assess content performance and inform decisions.

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

What To Expect

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
  
  
  

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to [e-mail].

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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