DISH Network
Lead - Content Acquisition and Local Broadcast Operations
DISH Network - Englewood, CO
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Overview
Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Our programming teams draw on a variety of communication and networking expertise to connect DISH TV and Sling TV with partners across the world. They build upon our relationships with collaborators and leads, negotiate high-level contracts and work with content creators to drive creative solutions for our business and brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Skills and Qualifications:
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Our programming teams draw on a variety of communication and networking expertise to connect DISH TV and Sling TV with partners across the world. They build upon our relationships with collaborators and leads, negotiate high-level contracts and work with content creators to drive creative solutions for our business and brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Work on cross-departmental projects, ranging from content licensing deals and negotiations (e.g., analyze trends, model financials, summarize contractual concepts, etc.) to administrative and tracking functions (e.g., internet based research and data entry)
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, technical, engineering, retention, customer service, IT, accounting, etc.) to support DISH's local programming services
- Work externally with local broadcast stations to support the rebroadcasting of their services on the DISH and Sling platforms
- Work internally with the DISH legal teams (regulatory and transactional) to ensure local programming remains in compliance with FCC regulations and DISH retransmission consent agreements
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses on program viewership and financials to support discussions with content partners
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (MBA a plus)
- 2-5 years of experience in the broadcast/media industry, project management, contractual review, and/or data analysis, or a combination of education and experience
Skills and Qualifications:
- Self-starter with strong data management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple requests, working both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort communicating with executive leadership and the capability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
- Ability to work with technical teams to assist in the operational management of the DISH platform
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including strong excel skills) and Google applications
- Experience analyzing contract language preferred
- Negotiation/deal experience preferred
- Knowledge of pay television industry preferred
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.