Job Information
DISH Network Lead - Content Acquisition in ENGLEWOOD, Colorado
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 Mobile and Gen Mobile.
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, including content licensing deals and negotiations (e.g., analyze trends, model financials, summarize contractual concepts, etc.)
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, operations, finance, retention, accounting, etc.) to support DISH’s local programming services and contract compliance
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 and/or JD a plus)
2-5 years of experience in the broadcast/media industry, with contractual review and/or negotiation, with 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including strong excel skills) and Google applications (including strong google sheets skills)
Experience analyzing contract language strongly preferred
Negotiation/deal experience preferred
Knowledge of pay television industry preferred
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $118,800.00/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. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
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.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.
