Job description
About Fubo:
FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) aims to transcend the industry’s current TV model by building the world’s leading sports-first live TV streaming platform with the greatest breadth of premium content and interactivity around the globe.
With an international presence in the U.S., Canada, France and Spain, Fubo also has a vibrant technology center in Bangalore, India that is developing strategic features to enable a robust global platform.
We’re a dynamic, fast-paced, rapidly evolving company! Which means we need your help taking us to the next level.
Fubo is committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply.
About the role:
*This role is a New York City based HYBRID position. Candidates must be located in NYC, and willing to come into the office on a hybrid basis, three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).*
We are currently looking for a Senior Director, Content Strategy & Acquisition, to take the lead on Fubo’s relationships with its domestic English-language broadcast and cable network partners, as well as to lead deal negotiations involving many of those partners.
This person must have a strong knowledge of the pay TV content acquisition/distribution ecosystem, and have experience managing relationships and leading deals in the media space. They must also have strong experience in the OTT space.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day relationships with Fubo’s domestic English-language broadcast and cable network partners
- Negotiate and close deals with network partners, consistent with Fubo content strategy and in-line with financial goals and requirements
- Work with internal partner groups on content partner-related items, including expiration and launch preparations; UI, content merchandising and content marketing; and partner payments
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading content deals
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience managing pay TV content relationships with broadcast and cable network groups and/or distributors
- Minimum of 5+ years in digital media, ideally OTT video
- Strong understanding of OTT video ecosystem and working knowledge of OTT video distribution technology/architecture
- Highly comfortable interpreting content licensing agreements
- Strong negotiation and partner-management skills
- Team player, with ability to productively work with cross-functional teams
- Self-starter, with strong work ethic
Pluses:
- Passion for new technologies, sports and entertainment
- Strong relationships within the pay TV content distribution community
- Strong relationships within the OTT content community
Perks & Benefits:
- At Fubo, you will have the opportunity to personally influence what live media looks like after it goes through its next big transformation
- Fubo provides a highly competitive compensation based on experience and market standards
- Robust benefit package including Health/Dental/Vision coverage 401k, Life Insurance, and commuter benefits
- Free Premium Fubo Account
- Unlimited PTO days and regular company-wide activities
- Fubo’s main headquarters are located in Midtown Manhattan, with offices in Denver, Paris, and Bangalore
- Fubo is an e-verified company
Fubo’s minimum base salary for this role if hired in New York City is $195,000 per year; maximum base salary for this role is $240,000 per year. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Fubo’s annual cash bonus plans, unlimited PTO, and a full range of medical benefits. The final offer amount will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of experience and expertise, and other business considerations.
