Director, Content Planning & Acquisition-Xumo

Director, Content Planning & Acquisition-Xumo page is loaded## Director, Content Planning & Acquisition-Xumolocations: PA
- Philadelphia, 1800 Arch St: CA
- Irvine, 5300 California Ave., 4th floor: NY
- New York, 1407 Broadway Floor 12time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
October 12, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition : R444787

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, 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 Comcast'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 Summary
** This job is pivotal in orchestrating the acquisition of compelling content, directly impacting user engagement and revenue. Position reports to the Executive Director, Content Planning & Acquisitions providing critical support in deal negotiation, execution and management. It provides leadership for a specialized team in identifying and securing strategic programming deals. The job ensures financial prudence and alignment with the company's content strategy and objectives.
** Job Description
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Preferred Qualifications:

*** 10 years overall experience with a minimum specifically of 2+ years of experience in content acquisitions (AVOD, FAST, linear, basic cable, streaming) and/or experience in financial analysis, sales planning or research at a major media company.
* Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of key studio and content partners**,
** including ownership and development of strategic partner relationships.
* Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and develop partner strategies that drive audience engagement, revenue growth, and broader business objectives.
* Strong ability to partner with and influence senior leadership, translating content, partner, and financial insights into strategic recommendations.
* Exceptional proficiency with MS Excel
* Experience working with contracts/understanding of contractual language
* The ideal candidate is meticulous, organized, passionate about the entertainment industry
* MBA preferred
* Position is office base in Philadelphia, PA;
New York, NY or Irvine, CA- 4 days/week & 1 day remote.
** Responsibilities:
*** Manage a roster of key partnerships, including evaluating external accounts through performance tracking and relationship cultivation in an effort to grow each account's business
* High-stakes negotiation and independent collaboration with business affairs around key partner contract efforts, including financial analysis and forecasting, contract drafting, redlines, amendments
* Directing the evaluation and acquisition of new content, aligning with strategic goals and subscriber growth
* Strategizing and recommending potential content acquisitions to enhance the media portfolio
* Implementing content specifications and overseeing adherence to programming standards and policies
* Leading negotiations with producers and content providers, managing the end-to-end contract process
* Overseeing content acquisition budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline in collaboration with Finance teams
* Analyzing key performance metrics to inform the content acquisition and evaluation process
* Guiding a team in the identification and support of content deals, fostering professional growth
* Undertaking complex content rights negotiations, optimizing value and strategic positioning for the company
* 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) as necessary.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
** 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…