Manager, Content Acquisition

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager for Content Acquisitions to support the UTEG Acquisitions team in licensing content for Peacock and NBC networks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and has a background in media acquisitions or financial analysis.

Responsibilities include managing negotiations, preparing financial documents, and evaluating content performance for acquisition. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office work three days a week, and offers a competitive salary between $85,000-$95,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in acquisitions, distribution, content strategy or programming.
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage content analyses and negotiations throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Prepare offer templates and financial documents for content packages.
• Evaluate content performance to optimize the portfolio.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Database management

Job description

The Manager, Content Acquisitions role will support the UTEG Acquisitions team as it licenses content for NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock and linear television networks NBC and Bravo. The role is responsible for identifying and evaluating content opportunities, helping negotiate content agreements, optimizing the performance of the portfolio, and managing relationships with both internal and external content suppliers. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to pivot at a moment's notice.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Helping project manage content analyses and negotiations to ensure success throughout the deal lifecycle
• Preparing offer templates and financial documents for content packages
• Working closely with the Programming, Marketing, Content Operations, Finance, Strategy, and Legal teams to align on priorities, communicate deal terms, and implement agreements
• Partnering with the Decision Sciences and other technology teams to develop content planning tools and reporting capabilities
• Evaluating content performance to optimize the portfolio, informing future acquisitions and renewals
• Identifying potential acquisitions via synopses, scripts, trailers, screeners, trade articles, and finished product
• Screening series and films and providing feedback on potential fit for the portfolio
• Preparing presentation materials for senior executives

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience in acquisitions, distribution, content strategy or programming and/or experience in financial analysis or research at a major media company
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel
• Strong PowerPoint skills
• Experience with database management
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers high-quality work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating with clarity
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to become an integral part of the team
• Passionate about television and film, and able to evaluate content through an objective and strategic lens

Desired Characteristics

• Relationships with third-party studios and production companies is a plus

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $85,000-95,000(bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].