Director of Content Strategy & Acquisition

About FuboTV: 

With a mission to build the world’s leading global live TV streaming platform with the greatest breadth of premium content and interactivity, FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) aims to transcend the industry’s current TV model. FuboTV operates in the U.S., Canada, France and Spain. The company also has a growing engineering center in Bangalore, India that is developing strategic product and technology features for the global Fubo platform.

We’re rapidly growing in employees, subscribers, content offerings and awards — including being ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction among Live TV Streaming Providers by J.D. Power. Which means we need your help taking us to the next level. 

FuboTV is committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. We encourage everyone to apply.

About the role: 

FuboTV is changing the way people watch sports, and disrupting the live video marketplace. We’re breaking new ground every week as we build the live streaming platform of the future.  

We are currently looking for a 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.  They should be familiar with financial models and contracts. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day relationships with fubo’s domestic English and Spanish language broadcast and cable network partners
• Negotiate and close deals with network partners, consistent with fuboTV 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:

• 7+ years leading content deals
• 7+ years experience managing pay TV content relationships with broadcast and cable network groups and / or distributors
• 7+ 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 FuboTV, you will have the opportunity to personally influence what live media looks like after it goes through its next big transformation
• Professional development courses and learning opportunities 
• FuboTV provides a highly competitive compensation based on experience and market standards
• Robust benefit package including Health/Dental/Vision coverage sponsored up to 100% for employees, 401k, Life Insurance, and commuter benefits
• Free Premium FuboTV Account
• Health and Wellness initiatives
• Unlimited PTO days and regular company-wide activities.
• FuboTV's main Headquarters are located in Midtown Manhattan, with offices in Denver, Paris, and Bangalore
• FuboTV is an e-verified company

FuboTV’s minimum base salary for this role if hired in New York City is $150,000 per year; maximum base salary for this role is $190,000 per year. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in FuboTV's annual cash bonus plans, unlimited PTO, and a full range of medical benefits. Final offer amount will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of experience and expertise, location and other business considerations. This role is also available to candidates outside of New York City area: different salary minimum and maximum compensation ranges may apply based on applicable market data and other factors at the company’s sole discretion.