Senior Content Acquisition Specialist
US-CO-Englewood
Attract-careers1
Req #: 92575
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Our programming team draws on a variety of communication and networking expertise to connect DISH TV and Sling TV with partners across the world. We build upon our relationships with collaborators and negotiate high-level contracts and work with content creators to drive creative solutions for our business and brand. Responsibilities: DISH is seeking a strategic and analytically-minded Senior Programming Content Acquisition Specialist to join our Locals Programming Team. This group leads negotiations and partnerships with local broadcast affiliates (e.g., ABC, Sinclair) and plays a critical role in shaping DISH's content acquisition strategy across both DISH TV and Sling TV platforms. As a Senior Specialist, you'll take on ownership of deal preparation, contract analysis, and cross-functional coordination. You'll work closely with legal, finance, marketing, and executive stakeholders, helping drive negotiations and business decisions that impact our millions of subscribers. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the preparation and analysis of local broadcast content deals and renewals, including rights evaluation and financial modeling * Collaborate with legal teams to interpret and summarize key contract terms, identify risks, and support compliance tracking * Present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to internal leadership to inform negotiation positions and programming decisions * Monitor ratings, market trends, and affiliate developments to proactively identify new business opportunities and support long-term strategy * Build and maintain complex financial models and scenario planning tools to support executive decision-making * Support and occasionally lead discussions with external broadcast partners during the negotiation process Qualifications: Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Media, Communications, Finance, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, JD) is a plus * 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred, ideally in content acquisition, business strategy, corporate development, finance, or media * Experience in or strong interest in the pay-TV, broadcast, or streaming industries Skills and Qualifications: * Advanced Data/Spreadsheet skills (modeling, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis); strong presentation capabilities (e.g. Microsoft, Google, etc.) * Familiarity with interpreting contractual language and working alongside legal counsel * Self-starter with a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills * Clear communicator capable of working across teams and presenting to senior leaders * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines * Collaborative, resourceful, and curious-willing to dive into complex issues and propose thoughtful solutions Visa sponsorship not available for this role Relocation assistance available
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