Vice President, Content & Acquisitions

Fox Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX Entertainment Global is seeking a Vice President of Content & Acquisitions to source and acquire third-party programming across scripted, unscripted, formats, film, and kids & family content for global distribution out of the US. Reporting to the SVP, based in Los Angeles, the Vice President of Content & Acquisitions is responsible for identifying and executing content acquisition opportunities primarily out of the US, with flexibility to expand or contract markets and genres as the business evolves. This is a senior role that combines creative sourcing, deal-making, and internal FOX studio stakeholder management, while working cross-functionally with teams across sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance, and strategy. The ideal candidate is commercially savvy, well-connected, collaborative, and passionate about premium global content. 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

15+ years of experience in content acquisitions, sales, co-productions, or content strategy
Experience evaluating complex acquisitions/distribution contracts
Strong network of senior-level contacts across studios, producers, agents, financiers, and distributors
Strong alignment with FOX’s creative values and brand voice; experience representing companies at a global level
Able to negotiate and close complex third-party acquisition deals
Deep understanding of rights management, windowing, and content monetization models across linear, AVOD, SVOD, and FAST ecosystems
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, operations, and sales teams
Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Financial fluency and comfort with deal modeling, ROI analysis, and sales performance metrics
Ability and a passion for managing, mentoring, or guiding junior executives
Willingness to travel internationally and work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Acquisition Execution Source and negotiate third-party content acquisition opportunities across all genres, with a core focus on the US market, supporting FOX’s global content distribution strategy
Deliver on the content strategy as defined by senior management, identifying titles that align with FOX’s brand, audience, and commercial objectives
Collaborate with FOX Studios, Network, and FOX-owned partners to identify internal pipeline opportunities and strengthen rights exploitation globally and across the wider business
Partnership & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, studios, agents, rights holders, and financiers across the region
Serve as the primary point of contact for US-based FOX content partners, and manage ongoing communications, performance updates, and servicing
Work closely with internal content executives to uncover regional opportunities and advance strategic initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational Excellence Partner with legal, operations, and finance to support deal execution, contract lifecycle management, and investment modeling
Collaborate on title launch plans and market debuts, ensuring timing aligns with key sales events and industry markets
Ensure content delivery is seamless and that rights holders and partners are serviced to the highest standard via the Distribution delivery department and studio operations
Sales & Performance Integration Provide regular updates and performance insights to content partners and internal stakeholders
Contribute to investment planning and ROI analysis, working closely with the Finance team on revenue projections and deal evaluation
Support global sales teams by aligning acquired content with market demand. Ensure the global sales force is well-versed in the product portfolio and properly equipped to take content to market and maximize monetization opportunities
Industry Representation & Market Intelligence Represent FOX at international markets and festivals (e.g., MIPCOM, Series Mania, Content London, NATPE, etc.), acting as a brand ambassador and identifying content and partnership opportunities
Maintain a deep understanding of global trends, buyer needs, and competitive dynamics to inform future acquisitions and content planning