Senior Content Partnerships Manager

Job Description

Hulu is a premium streaming TV destination that seeks to captivate and connect viewers with the stories they love. We create amazing experiences that celebrate the best of entertainment and technology. We're looking for great people who are passionate about redefining TV through innovation, unconventional thinking and embracing fun. It's a mission that takes some serious smart, intense curiosity and determination to be the best.  Come be part of the team that's powering play.

SUMMARY

Hulu's Content team is seeking a Senior Content Partnerships Manager , focusing on Sports, who will be an exceptional addition to our Content team. As a Senior Manager at Hulu, you will manage existing content relationships and negotiate carriage/ acquisition agreements with content/ network providers and/or premium and add-on partners, work with Hulu stakeholders to understand needs of the Hulu DMVPD in agreements with content providers, align with the Hulu Content team to maximize synergy across Hulu's SVOD and MVPD content businesses and prepare research/analysis t o assess opportunities . The right person for this role is able to work with both traditional and emerging networks /content providers as well as Disney/ESPN to build consensus around mutually beneficial opportunities. If you are someone who has deep knowledge in both the high level and the nuances of the network licensing business, is multifunctional and possesses great relationship management, problem solving, business development and persuasion/influence skills, then this is a great role for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Manage partnership s with ESPN and existing sports providers, and establish new partnerships, to acquire content that enhances the SVOD and DMVPD product offerings
• Set the Sports-on-SVOD strategy and manag e the implementation by leading cross-functional teams toward clear, coherent project s , including timelines and deliverables
• Oversee live s ports acquisition and planning in SVOD, including e-sports , linear networks (if applicable) and related gaming/gambling programming
• Support business teams that manage relationships with Hulu's MVPD network providers, Hulu's owners, and Premium / Add On partners
• Lead negotiation efforts
on carriage /licensing agreements with content providers
• Collaborate closely with Hulu stakeholders to ensure that Hulu's carriage and licensing agreements reflect the needs of our business
• Communicate broadly the results and requirements included in Hulu's network and content relationships
• Generate ideas and drive execution of new content and feature offerings that drive revenue and profitability
• Collaborate and build strong teamwork and communication with internal stakeholders including Product, Dev, Program, Legal, Finance, Marketing and others
• Work closely with SVOD and Studio Partner Managers to optimize content relationships and develop cross-platform opportunities
• Conduct frequent and ongoing viewership and market analysis to inform Hulu strategy and business in moving forward
• Lead creation of analytical content reports and materials for internal and external meetings ( e.g. Google slide presentations and economic deal models)

WHAT TO BRING
• Bachelor's Degree, MBA a plus (but not required)
• 5+ years of network licensing and acquisition and/or relevant business development experience in the TV business
• Strong synthesis skills that enable you to distill complex issues down to understandable and actionable options
• Capable of driving internal stakeholders to consensus on challenging issues
• Good technical and digital platform knowledge including OTT and mobile devices
• Strong partner engagement skills with the ability to develop relationships, and maximize existing partner channels
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to address business, marketing and technical audiences.
• Detailed knowledge of the entertainment and TV businesses more generally
• Willingness to travel (>20%)

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About Disney Streaming:

Comprised of the Company's international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, media distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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 Streaming.

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 fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g62o9n-18-221-174-248-42 in your application.