Senior Content Acquisition Associate

SUMMARY

Hulu’s Content Acquisition team is seeking a Senior Associate who will be an exceptional addition to our TV content team, with a primary focus on Unscripted TV. As a Senior Content Acquisition Associate, you will participate in the content acquisition process - tracking and evaluating content opportunities, defining our programming strategy through thorough analysis of data, operationalizing closed agreements, and providing ongoing deal management. This role demands someone who can blend quantitative output with a strong subjective filter to create meaningful insights, dynamic interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively motivate change - all at a breakneck pace.
 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the formulation of content strategy and communicate that strategy internally and externally, using data to drive key business decisions and optimize our content portfolio
• Track and evaluate content, both off-Hulu for potential licensing opportunities and on-Hulu for performance analysis
• Contribute to strategic relationships with content partners and support the negotiation of licensed deals
• Operationalize deals, leading all aspects of deal close and deal management, including collaboration with Marketing, Product, PR, Finance, and Legal
• Organization, creation and management of content and deal tracking documents for the Unscripted portfolio
• Complete long term and ad-hoc projects, including competitive analysis, to support the strategy of the Content Acquisition TV team and Hulu overall

WHAT TO BRING

• Experience in and/or passion for TV content in both 'old' and 'new' media, and an understanding of how the industry is changing and why
• 3+ years of relevant work experience at either a major media company or a top tier consulting firm / investment bank
• Graduate-level skill in quantitative analysis and data-driven storytelling
• Effective communication skills to disseminate information to relevant stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and process management
• Strong business judgement, and proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in an evolving and fast-paced environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects concurrently, often with little supervision
• Finely-honed sense of humor and willingness to participate in lively debates

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Hands-on experience in the TV industry, especially ones that brought you into contact with content acquisition and/or content strategy
• Interest in international and scripted content
• Fluency in a foreign language

The hiring range for this position in CA is $103,500.00 to $138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.