DISH TV · 10 hours ago
Senior Programming Specialist
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expEchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity, and they are seeking a strategic and analytically-minded Senior Programming Content Acquisition Specialist to join their Locals Programming Team. This role involves leading negotiations and partnerships with local broadcast affiliates and shaping DISH’s content acquisition strategy across both DISH TV and Sling TV platforms.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Flexible spending accounts
HSA
A 401(k) Plan with company match
ESPP
Career opportunities
A flexible time away plan
Company
DISH TV
Our adventure began by changing the way people watched TV, bringing DISH to where big cable wouldn’t: rural America.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.75B2023-01-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2022-11-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2021-11-11Post Ipo Debt· $5.25B
Leadership Team
Paul Orban
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
John Swieringa
President & COO
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