VP of Video / TV Content Acquisition - Los Angeles, CA
Overview: Our client is a fast-growing Los Angeles based IP Video OTT entertainment startup seeking additional fast-paced, creative leaders who are excited to be part of creating an exciting new consumer entertainment service.
Our client seeks VP of video/TV content acquisition that will:
Location / Financial: Los Angeles area candidates preferred but New York City candidates will also be considered. Most qualified candidates will be earning between 175k and 275k. Salary depends on experience and this is a significant equity opportunity. Candidates should be in LA or NYC or be willing to relocate quickly at low cost.
Our client seeks VP of video/TV content acquisition that will:
- Acquire unique and entertaining content rights from all sources (media companies, studios, networks, including new media networks such as Youtube and social media / video).
- Establishing strong relationships with content providers at a decision-making level and drive and execute creative and innovative content deals.
- Most importantly we seek a creative, entrepreneurial individual that who’s deal-making and strategies can identify ways to partner with content companies that creates value in ways that preserve capital, grow the business, and excite consumers.
- Strong contacts and experience working with video / entertainment content providers, studios, networks, youtube content providers, social media video content providers, etc.
- 10+ years of experience in video content licensing and/or business development. Strong negotiating and deal making experience. Strong financial analytics and data-driven decision making experience.
- Solid understanding of digital video, digital media, OTT, and IPTV industries.
- MBA or Law Degree preferred (but not required).
Location / Financial: Los Angeles area candidates preferred but New York City candidates will also be considered. Most qualified candidates will be earning between 175k and 275k. Salary depends on experience and this is a significant equity opportunity. Candidates should be in LA or NYC or be willing to relocate quickly at low cost.