Job Information
Dish Network Lead - Content Acquisition and Local Broadcast Operations in ENGLEWOOD, Colorado
Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Our programming teams draw on a variety of communication and networking expertise to connect DISH TV and Sling TV with partners across the world. They build upon our relationships with collaborators and leads, negotiate high-level contracts and work with content creators to drive creative solutions for our business and brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Work on cross-departmental projects, ranging from content licensing deals and negotiations (e.g., analyze trends, model financials, summarize contractual concepts, etc.) to administrative and tracking functions (e.g., internet based research and data entry)
Collaborate with internal teams (legal, technical, engineering, retention, customer service, IT, accounting, etc.) to support DISH’s local programming services
Work externally with local broadcast stations to support the rebroadcasting of their services on the DISH and Sling platforms
Work internally with the DISH legal teams (regulatory and transactional) to ensure local programming remains in compliance with FCC regulations and DISH retransmission consent agreements
Conduct ad-hoc analyses on program viewership and financials to support discussions with content partners
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university (MBA a plus)
2-5 years of experience in the broadcast/media industry, project management, contractual review, and/or data analysis, or a combination of education and experience
Skills and Qualifications:
Self-starter with strong data management skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple requests, working both independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort communicating with executive leadership and the capability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
Ability to work with technical teams to assist in the operational management of the DISH platform
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including strong excel skills) and Google applications
Experience analyzing contract language preferred
Negotiation/deal experience preferred
Knowledge of pay television industry preferred
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range provided is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Compensation is also based on the role's location and may change depending on the work location. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless.
Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.