Acquisitions Manager

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is wholly owned by Comcast Corporation.
Universal Pictures Content Group is a leading, entrepreneurial and agile studio that collaborates with the best talent to create a broad entertainment portfolio for audiences worldwide. An independent mini-studio within the infrastructure of NBCUniversal. With offices around the world and central headquarters in London, the Content Group discovers, acquires and produces a diverse range of quality content across a multitude of genres (film, stand-up comedy, TV drama/sitcoms, music, sports, documentary, family entertainment, events & special interest) for global distribution. It's multiplatform sales & distribution footprint includes theatrical, physical, digital (SVOD & Transactional), TV (Free & Pay) as well as consumer products. The business uniquely focuses on managing talents, partnerships, brands and titles across all rights and across their full lifecycle. It is a business rooted in Artists and repertoire (A&R) culture, driven by relationships, innovation and ambitious growth plans.
At Universal Pictures Content Group we are aligned to our shared vision and focussed on creating new opportunities to grow, improve and evolve our business. We work together as one team and support each other to achieve our best work. Our Values play a huge part in this commitment and the culture of our teams: Our Relationships Matter, We Like Ideas, United We Succeed.
Job Description

• Proactively identify, evaluate, and acquire titles across key genres and formats, with a primary focus on feature films and documentaries, on an All Rights basis.
• Run P&Ls and independently negotiate commercial deal terms.
• Prepare and manage board pack submissions.
• Analyse comparables and data sets to inform decision-making.
• Assist with contributing to the team's annual signings target for new acquisitions.
• Adopt a flexible work approach to quickly adjust to new strategies in response to the evolving needs and priorities of the group's annual slate.
• Manage and grow a global network of filmmakers, sales agents, talent agencies, content creators, financiers, record companies and distributors.
• Attend markets, industry events, and screenings as appropriate (amount of travel will vary depending on the successful candidate but will be approximately 3-5 weeks per year).
• Define release strategies for titles and manage their rollout.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, both externally and internally (marketing, PR, operations, content strategy, legal, finance and production teams), as well as other divisions within NBCU.
• Generate and execute on original content ideas.
• Manage internal workflows and proactively resolve any issues that may arise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in film/television acquisitions, and/or sales, and/or production finance.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to deal-making, combining strong commercial acumen and creative focus.
• Strong creative sensibilities with a passion for discovering innovative and original content.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong, enduring relationships across the industry, supporting licensor and talent partnerships.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of All Rights distribution.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Well organised and collaborative team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mind set with strong commercial awareness.
• Independent, energetic, and positive attitude with a talent for fostering team cohesion.
• Competent in MS Office suite.
• Hours of work are determined by project/business needs, often working across different time-zones. The successful candidate will be required to work in the London office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].