Sr. Content Acquisition Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #662d91;">Teamwork makes the stream work.</h2> <p> </p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Roku is changing how the world watches TV</strong></h3> <p>Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.</p> <p>From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.</p> <p> </p></div><h3><strong>About the team</strong></h3> <p>The global Content Acquisition team is responsible for sourcing and executing innovative content licensing deals across a range of content types and business models for The Roku Channel (TRC) AVOD and FAST live/linear service and Howdy SVOD service across US and international territories.</p> <h3><strong>About the role</strong></h3> <p>The Senior Content Acquisition Manager will be responsible for sourcing and executing innovative content licensing deals across a range of content types and business models for The Roku Channel (TRC) and Howdy in the US and select international markets. The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for and expertise in content in addition to extensive content licensing experience with studios, broadcasters and independent distributors. This person will have exceptional negotiation and analytical skills, content selection/programming experience and a passion for driving content goals and decisions. In addition, the candidate will be comfortable working in a high deal-volume, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities, is a strong communicator comfortable with interfacing with internal/external senior executives and pays extreme attention to detail.</p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">For California Only and New York - </span>The estimated annual salary for this position is between $182,000 - $212,000 base annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.</p> <p>This role will be hybrid and in office Monday - Thursday with the option to work from home on Friday. </p> <h3>What you’ll be doing</h3> <ul> <li>Content Acquisition Deal Execution <ul> <li>Independently source, evaluate and acquire film and television content for AVOD, FAST and SVOD; set content mix, windowing and licensed rights strategies to fulfill slate needs and optimize budget.</li> <li>Lead end-to-end deal execution: sourcing, financial analysis and forecasting, drafting proposals and long forms with Legal, contract negotiation, closing and partner onboarding.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Portfolio Strategy <ul> <li>Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leadership, Content Strategy Programming, Content Partnerships and Ad Sales on Roku strategic priorities and goals. Identify and evaluate new content partnership opportunities for TRC and Howdy US/global portfolios.</li> <li>Partner with Content Strategy Programming to evaluate service-level and title-level performance; translate insights into content sourcing plans that drive profitability and viewership goals.</li> <li>Analyze content performance, market intelligence and audience insights; develop strategic recommendations to info ... (truncated, view full listing at source)