Senior Manager, Content Acquisition-Xumo

Xumo, a joint venture between bolthires and bolthires, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company consists of three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play, and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by bolthires's global entertainment platform, Xumo devices feature a world-class user interface with universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering hundreds of linear channels and on-demand options.Xumo Enterprise provides tools and services for content creators, distributors, and advertisers to make FAST content more accessible. Job SummaryContent Acquisitions & Programming PlanningSenior Manager supports content partnerships, acquisition efforts, and programming planning for Xumo Play. This role reports to the Executive Director of Content Acquisition. TheSenior Manager is managing a roster of content partners as well as negotiating and supporting all deal management. Additionally, theSenior Manager is making programming decisions to increase engagement and revenue for content on Xumo Play, Xumo Enterprise, and for the Xumo house channels.Job DescriptionAdditional Job Info:Position is office based in Philadelphia, PA or Irvine, CA- 4 days/week & 1 day remote. Core Responsibilities• Support all deal management functions, includingevaluating opportunities,negotiating contracts, managing rights, terms, and content windowing, as well as scheduling, prioritizing and optimizing Xumo Play's expanding content library in an effort to grow viewership, increase content awareness, and enhance the user experience• Manage a roster of keycontentpartners, includingleading ondiscussions around partnership terms,advising on efforts around engagement and revenue growth, and any other business items related to the partnership• Disseminating relevant contract summaries and partner updates across key internal stakeholders includingexecutives,content operations, editorial, ad operations, finance, and legal• Assist in updating and auditing documents and rights management and content systems to ensure compliance for all content available on our service• Assist with internal projects and regular and ad hoc management presentations• Analyze and evaluate trends inthe industry,content performance,and consumer behavior• Collaborate, ideate, implement programming stunts, and channel launches, including efforts around the Xumo house channels• Usedata to support the success of content, channels, and scheduling strategies• Work as a collaborative partner within the Content team which includes standards and practices around the quality of programming• Engage with the larger Xumo organization, partnering with the Editorial teams, Content Operations, etc..• Review content catalogs from studios, distributors, and production companies as well as select independent outlets• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications:• 6-8years experience in media and entertainment, preferably at a streaming platform• Experience working on media contracts - rev share, inventory split, license, etc.• Broad knowledge and passion for media, entertainment, and content• Ability to research and analyze data• Excellent project management, organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload, and manage partner expectations• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision• A creative spirit, collaborative mindset, eagerness to learn, and a team player. Employees at all levels are expected to:• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. • Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences. • Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.• Drive results and growth. • Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead. • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer:• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. SkillsContent Acquisitions, Content Analysis, Content Rights, Developing Partnerships, Strategic Objectives, Team PlayerCompensationThis job can be performed in California with a Pay Range of $121,840.65 - $191,068.29bolthires intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that bolthires provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, bolthires provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later. EducationBachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, bolthires also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Certifications (if applicable)Relevant Work Experience7-10 Yearsbolthires is an equal opportunity workplace.We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Apply tot his job