Content & Acquisitions Assistant

Fox Entertainment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Entertainment Global is seeking a Content & Acquisitions Assistant to support FOX Entertainment Global’s efforts to acquire, co-produce, and license premium programming for global distribution across scripted, unscripted, and formats. They will supervise content evaluation and content operations, coordinating with sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance, and strategy teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and ready to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in development, content acquisitions, co-productions, or sales in TV/film distribution.
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced setting.
• Organize administrative procedures independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong prioritization and communication under changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate viability of scripted, unscripted, and format submissions for global distribution.
• Read scripts and evaluate finished tapes with high-quality coverage.
• Track international producers, current programming, and surface acquisition opportunities.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure timely requests and issue handling.
• Ensure global sales force has up-to-date materials for markets.
• Prepare decks and presentations for global sales teams and upper management.
• Collaborate with regional sales and C&A teams to compile territory feedback.
• Attend producer meetings and take detailed notes with follow-ups.
• Manage schedules for markets; provide light administrative support and expenses.

Skills

TV distribution experience

Team collaboration

Prioritization under pressure

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Generative AI apps

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX EntertainmentWith a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell’s Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company’s worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain’s experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment Global is seeking a Content & Acquisitions Assistant to support FOX Entertainment Global’s efforts to acquire, co-produce, and license premium programming across scripted, unscripted, and formats for global distribution. They will be responsible for providing comprehensive content evaluation and content operations support. This role also involves tracking the full workflow of content submissions and working cross-functionally with support staff across sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance, and strategy. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who is passionate about premium global content of all genres. Looking for someone to grow with the company.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the viability of scripted, unscripted, and format submissions for global distribution
• Read scripts and evaluate finished tape, in addition to providing high-quality coverage
• Track international producers, current programming, and global media to surface acquisition opportunities
• Liaise with all internal departments to make sure requests are processed in a timely manner, and the Content & Acquisitions team is aware of any issues that may arise, including but not limited to Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Distribution delivery matters
• Ensure the global sales force and content team has up to date materials and are properly equipped to take content to market
• Role requires the preparation of decks and presentations for global sales teams and upper management
• Work with C&A team and regional Sales teams to collate territory by territory feedback and create worldwide sales update and performance documents for content partners and internal stakeholders from both 3rd party sources and internal locally managed stakeholders
• Attend producer meetings when requested and take detailed notes and follow ups as needed
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide notes as needed
• Manage schedules for markets and festivals
• Provide light administrative support to one or more Content & Acquisition executives to schedule producer meetings in town or at markets and submit expense reports

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of full-time work in development, content acquisitions, co-productions, or sales in the TV or Film distribution business
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced setting
• Able to organize and establish administrative procedures independently, draft correspondence and reports, and work under pressure
• Skilled in prioritizing and responding to changing business needs
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and generative AI applications
• Collaborative and flexible team player with professional demeanor
• Ability to build and foster internal and external relationships
• Ability to work with high level senior managers and demonstrate discretion
• Ability to manage scheduling across multiple time zones
• Familiarity and deep passion for the global TV landscape
• Can-do attitude and a desire to grow your career within the international content industry
• Office coverage could require extended work hours – must be available to work overtime or travel domestically and internationally as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• International co-production experience
• Bachelor's degree

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $23.50-26.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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