- Work in conjunction with the Executive Director, Content Management to set and execute acquisitions strategies in the local market
- Identify, and acquire available local content from program licensors working along with the Executive Director, Content Management
- Manage all the major studio partnership deals for shaping the business proposition
- Track competition catalogue and present data led research of new business propositions from a content POV
- Aiding Marketing campaigns by sharing Editorial inputs and recommendations to aid promotional campaigns
- Lead quarterly, annual and long-range budgeting exercises for the contents
- Lead the agreement drafting process, providing all commercial terms and context to Legal team and working closely with the Legal team to finalize all agreements
- Submit acquisition deal data into system for tracking purposes
- Manage pipeline of contents and work closely with programming teams to ensure that contents are rolled out according to timeline
- Keep abreast of Streaming Service Industry changes in program rights and exploitation and function as the company’s expert in the field
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in an Acquisition or similar role, preferably within the Media/ Entertainment Industry
- Strong knowledge of subscription services and its competitive landscape
- Strong understanding of media and content landscape
- Ability to analyze financial reports and make recommendations
- Interest in general management and shaping strategic direction
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent negotiation and strategic skills with the ability to build strong relationships and networks
- Detail-oriented to a high standard
- Excellent understanding of content and is abreast with all the content updates
#LI-DNI The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-To-Consumer and International (DTCI) is a global business segment with the mission of providing consumers around the world access to the content they want most, on the latest platforms, at a time of rapidly evolving consumer habits. Combining the Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services, Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+ alongside Disney’s international media businesses, DTCI aligns cutting-edge technology with world-class content and beloved brands to expand the Company’s global footprint and deliver highly-personalized entertainment experiences to diverse consumers around the world.
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. As part of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios.
This role will be responsible for managing the entire content acquisition process in local market, working with the relevant teams to manage the budget and drive deals through negotiations, valuations, analysis and final negotiation, finally papering and then managing the deals though the term.
Negotiating multiple acquisition deals simultaneously and concluding rights agreements with various worldwide suppliers will be required. This role will manage ongoing deals, inventories etc, ensuring Disney+ in local market is extracting the maximum value.
Preferred Education :
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in an Acquisition or similar role, preferably within the Media/ Entertainment Industry
- Strong knowledge of subscription services and its competitive landscape
- Strong understanding of media and content landscape
- Ability to analyze financial reports and make recommendations
- Interest in general management and shaping strategic direction
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent negotiation and strategic skills with the ability to build strong relationships and networks
- Detail-oriented to a high standard
- Excellent understanding of content and is abreast with all the content updates
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