Lead - Content Acquisition and Local Broadcast Operations

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our programming teams draw on a variety of communication and networking expertise to connect DISH TV and Sling TV with partners across the world.

They build upon our relationships with collaborators and leads, negotiate high-level contracts and work with content creators to drive creative solutions for our business and brand.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

Work on cross-departmental projects, ranging from content licensing deals and negotiations (e.g., analyze trends, model financials, summarize contractual concepts, etc.

to administrative and tracking functions (e.g., internet based research and data entry)

• Collaborate with internal teams (legal, technical, engineering, retention, customer service, IT, accounting, etc.) to support DISH's local programming services
• Work externally with local broadcast stations to support the rebroadcasting of their services on the DISH and Sling platforms
• Work internally with the DISH legal teams (regulatory and transactional) to ensure local programming remains in compliance with FCC regulations and DISH retransmission consent agreements
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses on program viewership and financials to support discussions with content partners

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience :

• A bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (MBA a plus)
• 2-5 years of experience in the broadcast / media industry, project management, contractual review, and / or data analysis, or a combination of education and experience

Skills and Qualifications :

• Self-starter with strong data management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple requests, working both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort communicating with executive leadership and the capability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
• Ability to work with technical teams to assist in the operational management of the DISH platform
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including strong excel skills) and Google applications
• Experience analyzing contract language preferred
• Negotiation / deal experience preferred
• Knowledge of pay television industry preferred

Salary Ranges

Compensation : $72,350.00 / Year - $103,400.00 / Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan;

all benefits can be viewed here : DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies;

compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.