NBCUniversal is hiring: Director, Content Acquisition in CaliforniaMediabistro • California, MO, United States

NBCUniversal is hiring : Director, Content Acquisition in California

Mediabistro • California, MO, United States

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Overview

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company. We create world-class content, distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading brands including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock. We produce and distribute premier programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ("Versant") comprised of NBCUniversal\'s cable networks and complementary digital assets. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Role

The Director, Content Acquisitions is responsible for the strategic evaluation of content for NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, as well as our linear television networks NBC and Bravo. The Director identifies and evaluates content opportunities, helps negotiate content agreements, optimizes portfolio performance, and manages relationships with internal and external content suppliers. This role contributes at every stage as the UTE Acquisitions team sources and licenses television series, films, and emerging content formats. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who is detail-oriented, meticulously organized, and able to pivot at a moment\'s notice.

Responsibilities

Coordinate deal preparation analysis, including collaboration with Finance, Research, Content Strategy and Programming teams on proformas
Partner with Acquisitions leadership to brainstorm and negotiate innovative deal structures
Screen / read programming submissions and evaluate for potential acquisition
Establish and maintain trusting relationships with distributors
Review all legal contracts, summaries, payment terms, etc. to ensure alignment across internal teams
Analyze content performance across platforms to aid in analysis of future acquisitions and renewals
Serve as a primary contact for questions about television series and film inventory, working closely with the Programming, Program Planning (Scheduling), Marketing, Content Operations, and Merchandising teams to ensure proper implementation of content agreements and launch of content
Collaborate with the Merchandising team to build programming stunts and ensure that key titles are prioritized
Develop operational processes and best practices to ensure the team is operating efficiently and tracking against key business objectives
Oversee the ongoing development of our inventory management systems
Prepare executive-facing deal summaries and presentations

Qualifications

Basic Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of professional experience

At least 2 years of experience in content acquisitions (linear, basic cable, streaming) and / or experience in strategy, business development, financial analysis, sales planning or research at a major media company

Experience working with legal contracts / understanding of contractual language

Exceptional proficiency with MS Excel and strong MS PowerPoint skills

Data-oriented with ability to deliver polished analyses and models built from scratch

Knowledge of entertainment industry finance with a foundation on how streaming and TV business works

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with expertise in tailoring messages for various stakeholders

Desired Characteristics :

MBA preferred but not required

Strong team building and relationship management, with the ability to work across business units and functions

A self-starter with substantial analytical abilities and attention to detail

Ability to prioritise, project manage and drive progress forward under pressured timelines

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Ability to display, through attitude and accomplishments, strong initiative for anticipating and meeting the business demands of senior-level business managers

Can regularly "roll up their sleeves" to perform more routine tasks in the same day that they are asked to prepare analysis for senior executives

Passionate about television and film, and able to evaluate content through an objective and strategic lens

Has a keen understanding of the evolving media landscape

Additional Requirements :

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range : $125,000-170,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal\'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles\' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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