Acquisitions Manager - Expansion Markets

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Your New Role

The Acquisitions Manager will be a member of the wider European Programming and Acquisitions team with colleagues based as example in Stockholm, Madrid, Amsterdam and Prague.

This role will be responsible for driving and supporting ongoing and future acquisitions of content for WarnerBros Discovery/Max with a primary focus on expansion markets undertaking negotiations with major studios, European and local independents per the division within the team, and will be working closely in partnership with other teams across the company; local teams, finance, administration, analysis etc. The role will also monitor and fulfil local investment obligations with acquisitions as needed, and will work collaboratively on Pan-territorial deals as when relevant.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Acquisition of content, both current and library (PayTV and SVOD) for Max in key markets and expansion markets
• Sourcing, screening, reading and evaluating content for acquisition and pre-buy/co-pro opportunities, looking at estimated performance, programming needs and platform requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms with licensors (volume, license fees, rights etc.) with respect to budget and legal requirements for Max, as well as collaborate with any WBD channels in region.
• Monitor market trends and competitors in our markets as well as the international content rights market and rights holders.
• Working closely with the Acquisitions and Rights Management teams across Europe, supporting different projects as part of the day to day as well as any expansion to new markets as needed.
• Building and maintaining relevant relationships with rights owners, Licensors and other necessary partners in the region.
• Overseeing internal administration and communication, for example setting up rights and content overviews and administer information flow to relevant intercompany teams and stakeholders across WBD and Max EMEA.
• Coordination across teams and regions within the Acquisitions and Programming team with regards to opportunities, rights alignment, communication etc.
• Supporting the Programming budget/forecast process as well as overseeing the budget process and detailed budget work for the relevant markets.
• Setting up rights and content overviews and making sure they are kept up to date and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, contract obligations and internal content benchmarks.
• Preparation/distribution of documentation, both internal and external: set up approval materials, proposals, deal memos and contracts, and follow the process through to the securing of signatures.
• Attending markets as needed
• Create purchases orders, reconcile invoices for payment.
• As part of a dedicated Programming and Acquisitions team there will also be other ad-hoc tasks and periodic projects where support is required

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant experience of rights acquisition within the media/broadcast/TV and content industry, including a deep understanding of Rights
• Passionate about content!
• Solid relationships with Licensors and Rights owners, as well as market players with special focus on relevant territories and markets
• Broad knowledge of cinema and TV, and a clear understanding of the European media and broadcast landscape
• Sensitivity for market trends and an analytical mind-set
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, while maintaining strategic overview
• High level of both written and spoken English
• Czech language skill is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player with collaborative and inclusive approach
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask across a wide range of different projects
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced result driven environment
• Self-reliable/motivated with a positive outlook

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