Content & Acquisitions Assistant

Fox Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Entertainment Global is seeking a Content & Acquisitions Assistant to support FOX Entertainment Global’s efforts to acquire, co-produce, and license premium programming across scripted, unscripted, and formats for global distribution. They will be responsible for providing comprehensive content evaluation and content operations support. This role also involves tracking the full workflow of content submissions and working cross-functionally with support staff across sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance, and strategy. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who is passionate about premium global content of all genres. Looking for someone to grow with the company.
Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-time work in development, content acquisitions, co-productions, or sales in the TV or Film distribution business
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced setting
• Able to organize and establish administrative procedures independently, draft correspondence and reports, and work under pressure
• Skilled in prioritizing and responding to changing business needs
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and generative AI applications
• Collaborative and flexible team player with professional demeanor
• Ability to build and foster internal and external relationships
• Ability to work with high level senior managers and demonstrate discretion
• Ability to manage scheduling across multiple time zones
• Familiarity and deep passion for the global TV landscape
• Can-do attitude and a desire to grow your career within the international content industry
• Office coverage could require extended work hours – must be available to work overtime or travel domestically and internationally as needed

Nice To Haves

• International co-production experience
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the viability of scripted, unscripted, and format submissions for global distribution
• Read scripts and evaluate finished tape, in addition to providing high-quality coverage
• Track international producers, current programming, and global media to surface acquisition opportunities
• Liaise with all internal departments to make sure requests are processed in a timely manner, and the Content & Acquisitions team is aware of any issues that may arise, including but not limited to Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Distribution delivery matters
• Ensure the global sales force and content team has up to date materials and are properly equipped to take content to market
• Role requires the preparation of decks and presentations for global sales teams and upper management
• Work with C&A team and regional Sales teams to collate territory by territory feedback and create worldwide sales update and performance documents for content partners and internal stakeholders from both 3rd party sources and internal locally managed stakeholders
• Attend producer meetings when requested and take detailed notes and follow ups as needed
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide notes as needed
• Manage schedules for markets and festivals
• Provide light administrative support to one or more Content & Acquisition executives to schedule producer meetings in town or at markets and submit expense reports

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree