DISH TV · 6 hours ago
General Manager, Programming & Content Acquisition, Video Services
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $157K/yr
7+ years expEchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity, with a focus on satellite television service and live-streaming. They are seeking a General Manager for Programming & Content Acquisition to lead negotiations and partnerships with core cable channels, shaping DISH's content acquisition strategy across DISH TV and Sling TV platforms.
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Responsibilities
Lead DISH’s preparation process for upcoming negotiations with content partners
Lead content acquisition discussions as well as renewal negotiations with our content partners and internal stakeholders
Evaluate and lead contractual analysis of our programming agreements with support from members of DISH’s legal team
Create and manage analyses on network viewership and financials to support and inform discussions with content partners and executive decision-making
Present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to internal leadership to inform negotiation positions and programming decisions
Proactive analysis of the latest trends in media and pay TV industries to drive internal content strategy and identify business opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Media, Communications, Finance, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, JD) is a significant plus, but not a requirement
7-10 years of relevant experience preferred, ideally in content acquisition, business strategy, corporate development, procurement, finance, or media
Experience in, or strong interest in, the pay TV, broadcast, or streaming industries
Previous negotiating and deal experience
Desire to work in a high-performance environment and work on transactions of significant strategic importance
Managerial competency to manage and develop direct report(s) to achieve business objectives
Excellent interpersonal skills; capability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
Clear communicator capable of working across teams and presenting to executive leadership
Comfortable reading and understanding contractual language and working alongside legal counsel
Comfortable negotiating with external counterparties; ability to draft term sheets and provide appropriate feedback to legal and business teams on agreements
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and set multiple priorities under tight timelines
Advanced Data/Spreadsheet skills and financial fluency (modeling, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis)
Decisive & effective problem-solving ability; collaborative, resourceful, and curious—willing to dive into complex issues and propose thoughtful solutions
Benefits
Versatile health perks
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 and Chief Financial Officer
John Swieringa
President & COO
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