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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