SUMMARYHulu’s Content Acquisition team is seeking a Senior Associate who will be an exceptional addition to our TV content team, with a primary focus on Unscripted TV. As a Senior Content Acquisition Associate, you will participate in the content acquisition process - tracking and evaluating content opportunities, defining our programming strategy through thorough analysis of data, operationalizing closed agreements, and providing ongoing deal management. This role demands someone who can blend quantitative output with a strong subjective filter to create meaningful insights, dynamic interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively motivate change - all at a breakneck pace.WHAT YOU'LL DO
Support the formulation of content strategy and communicate that strategy internally and externally, using data to drive key business decisions and optimize our content portfolio
Track and evaluate content, both off-Hulu for potential licensing opportunities and on-Hulu for performance analysis
Contribute to strategic relationships with content partners and support the negotiation of licensed deals
Operationalize deals, leading all aspects of deal close and deal management, including collaboration with Marketing, Product, PR, Finance, and Legal
Organization, creation and management of content and deal tracking documents for the Unscripted portfolio
Complete long term and ad-hoc projects, including competitive analysis, to support the strategy of the Content Acquisition TV team and Hulu overall
WHAT TO BRING
Experience in and/or passion for TV content in both 'old' and 'new' media, and an understanding of how the industry is changing and why
3+ years of relevant work experience at either a major media company or a top tier consulting firm / investment bank
Graduate-level skill in quantitative analysis and data-driven storytelling
Effective communication skills to disseminate information to relevant stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail and process management
Strong business judgement, and proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently, often with little supervision
Finely-honed sense of humor and willingness to participate in lively debates
NICE-TO-HAVES
Hands-on experience in the TV industry, especially ones that brought you into contact with content acquisition and/or content strategy
Interest in international and scripted content
Fluency in a foreign language
The hiring range for this position in CA is $103,500.00 to $138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.Location: Santa Monica,CaliforniaJob Posting Company: Disney Direct to ConsumerThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
