Senior Film & Scripted Acquisition Lead

Channel 4; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Channel 4 in London is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Manager to lead film and scripted pre-buys, shaping our acquired content across transmission and streaming.

You will negotiate high-value deals, manage stock planning, and collaborate with studios and internal teams to deliver programming on schedule.

The role requires at least five years of high-value acquisitions experience and a strong understanding of the evolving rights landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience negotiating high-value deals in acquisitions, distribution or related rights environment.
• Established relationships with studios, distributors, and producers across international markets.
• Proven track record negotiating lines, on-demand, series and feature film deals.
• Strong understanding of Channel 4’s content strategy and audience needs.
• Solid knowledge of transmission, streaming and rights landscape, with emerging platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead film acquisitions activity including selection, negotiation and purchase of feature films and stock management.
• Support development and delivery of scripted pre-buy strategy with priority opportunities for portfolio needs.
• Own day-to-day engagement with named studios and suppliers; manage negotiations within agreed parameters.
• Ensure film and scripted pre-buy priorities are represented in slate planning and wider discussions.
• Track market submissions, screeners and materials; support pitches for new acquisitions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure acquired programming progresses from deal to delivery, transmission and streaming.
• Line manage and develop the Acquisitions Manager; deputise for Head of Acquisitions when required.

Skills

Acquisitions negotiations

Relationship management

Content strategy

Rights landscape

Project management

Job description

Channel 4 in London is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Manager to lead film and scripted pre-buys, shaping our acquired content across transmission and streaming.

You will negotiate high-value deals, manage stock planning, and collaborate with studios and internal teams to deliver programming on schedule.

The role requires at least five years of high-value acquisitions experience and a strong understanding of the evolving rights landscape.