Acquisitions and Content Strategy Director, Tastemade Streaming Network

• A hustler whos not intimidated by the cold LinkedIn outreach and the ensuing chasing to bring a potential partner to the table. -
• Self-motivator who does not require a lot of hand-holding but who also knows when to escalate matters internally and to work collaboratively in a small team.
• A collaborator and team player who can work across teams and work effectively with their peers and align them towards a common set of objectives. - -
• A doer who can bring projects to life. -What you'll be doing:
  • Lead all aspects of acquisition and licensing for Tastemade Streaming Network channels, including deal sourcing, analysis, term sheet drafting, long-form review, contract negotiation, closing, and partner onboarding. -
  • Work closely with the Head of Programming and other stakeholders to develop a content strategy across acquisitions and originals that supports growth, and exceeds ratings goals. -
  • Track competitive acquisitions, production and development activity and communicate status to network stakeholders.
  • Attend industry events, festivals and markets, virtually or in person. - Be the representative of Tastemade as a buyer of content across distributors, festival programmers, sales agents and independent creators. - -
  • Bring in potential projects for acquisitions through pitches or submissions from outside companies, and identify acquisition opportunities from non-standard sources (i.e. YouTube)
  • Assist with reviewing and noting acquired shows to align with Network creative and runtime standards. -
  • Ensure that all internal stakeholders are aware of incoming programming, contractual and financial obligations.What youll bring:
    • 7+ years of experience in the entertainment industry in either sales, licensing or acquisitions. -
    • Familiarity with FAST, AVOD, SVOD and the general TV distribution & rights landscape, with an ability to craft deals around all of them. -
    • A history of identifying and acquiring high-performing programming at a network or streaming service. -
    • Ability to self-manage a pipeline of content deals, from sourcing to signature.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.What Makes Us a Great Opportunity?We prioritize an inclusive, People-first culture at Tastemade. From your first day, we strive to be a welcoming team that supports, nurtures and grows. We are also firm believers in walking the talk -- our employee-led workplace experience committees, DE&I groups, and wellness and philanthropic initiatives reflect much of our culture and build a sense of real community among our team. While working at Tastemade, you will collaborate with passionate, curious, and authentic peers, who are driven by our core values and equally enthusiastic about food, travel and home & design.Total Rewards:
      Competitive salaryStock optionsCompetitive vacation policy and paid company holidaysMedical Co-Part InsuranceApple iMac, MacBook Pro, or equivalent hardwareMonthly wellness stipend to support your physical and mental healthMonthly electronics allowance to partially offset cell phone and internet costsProfessional development by way of a feedback-driven culture, regular performance check-ins, and in-house mentorship and support programsCollaborative, passionate, and fun colleagues!Remote work at Tastemade:This is a remote job opportunity and can reside in the following registered states: CA, CT, DC, FL, IL, MD, ME, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TX, and WA -Tastemade is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting and interview process. If you require any assistance or need accommodations, please reach out to us at Your application and any materials you submit will be subject to our .We're an equal opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Powered by JazzHR

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