General Manager, Programming & Content Acquisition, Video Services

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our programming team draws on a variety of communication and networking expertise to connect DISH TV and Sling TV with partners across the world. We build upon our relationships with collaborators and negotiate high-level contracts and work with content creators to drive creative solutions for our business and brand.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

DISH is seeking a Content Acquisition General Manager to join our Core Programming Team. This group leads negotiations and partnerships with core cable channels (. NBCU, Fox News, FS1, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, Bloomberg, and plays a critical role in shaping DISH’s content acquisition strategy across both DISH TV and Sling TV platforms.

As a General Manager, you’ll take on ownership of leading content deals from start to finish (. deal preparation, contract analysis, negotiation, cross-functional coordination, with the support of direct reports and executive leadership. You’ll work closely with legal, finance, marketing, and executive stakeholders, helping drive negotiations and business decisions that impact our millions of subscribers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead DISH’s preparation process for upcoming negotiations with content partners
• Lead content acquisition discussions as well as renewal negotiations with our content partners and internal stakeholders
• Evaluate and lead contractual analysis of our programming agreements with support from members of DISH’s legal team
• Create and manage analyses on network viewership and financials to support and inform discussions with content partners and executive decision-making
• Present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to internal leadership to inform negotiation positions and programming decisions
• Proactive analysis of the latest trends in media and pay TV industries to drive internal content strategy and identify business opportunities

Skills, Experience and Requirements

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Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges Compensation : $110,110.00 / Year - $157,300.00 / 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 : .

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.