Content Acquisition Manager
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10090447 Location Santa Monica, California, United States Business Disney Direct to Consumer Date posted May 31, 2024Job Summary:
Hulu’s Content Acquisition team is seeking a Content Acquisition Manager, with a focus on Kids/Family and Anime content, who will be involved in all parts of the content acquisition process including tracking and evaluating opportunities, defining content strategy through rigorous analysis of data, negotiating with and managing relationships with partners, and working across the organization to operationalize content agreements. The role demands someone who can blend quantitative output with a strong subjective filter to create actionable insights, dynamic personal skills, and the ability to effectively drive change – all at breakneck pace.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Support the development, advocation, and implementation of Hulu’s expanding Anime and Kids/Family content strategy
- Analyze usage metrics and user behaviors behind content consumption, as well as conduct frequent and ongoing viewership and market analysis to inform acquisition decisions and content strategy
- Support and carry out deal-making by vetting and selecting content, creating financial models to forecast performance, participating in negotiation, and communicating deal parameters internally.
- Develop and own relationships with content partners across the content industry, regularly communicating Hulu’s strategy and needs to the marketplace
- Complete long term and ad-hoc projects, including competitive analysis, to support the broader strategy of the Content Acquisition team and Hulu overall
- Collaborate with internal teams including Marketing, Brand, Scheduling, PR, and Product to optimize the performance of films on Hulu
WHAT TO BRING
- 4+ years overall experience with 2+ years at top tier consulting firm, investment bank, and/or major media company.
- Entertainment industry experience with knowledge of/passion for Anime content, Kids & Family content, as well as familiarity with/perspective of the changing landscape of the media industry, generally.
- Excellent analytical skills and financial modeling capabilities, with deep attention to detail and MBA-level Excel skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build influential relationships internally and externally
- Great business judgment, proven strategic thinking, and demonstrated consensus building skills
- Negotiation experience is desired as this role will demand external facing deal management
- Ability to thrive in an evolving and sometimes high-stakes media environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently
- Practical, consistent and effective empathy/high EQ is a hallmark of this team, and important to success in this role
NICE-TO-HAVES
- MBA
- Experience writing television development coverage
The hiring range for this position in CA is $123,000.00 to $165,000.00 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.
About Disney Direct to Consumer:
Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best-in-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Hulu, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.
Hulu, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.