Content Acquisition Specialist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
Job Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Content Acquisition Specialist to join our team at ENGINEERINGUK. As a key member of the acquisitions team, you will be responsible for sourcing and securing content from external suppliers for our UKTV and international channels and streaming services.

About the Position

The successful candidate will have extensive acquisitions and negotiation experience with key UK distributors, as well as a strong knowledge of programme rights and terms. You will work closely with editorial stakeholders across BBCS and UKTV, building and maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective collaboration and communication.

You will be responsible for negotiating deals that meet the approved budget and return optimal value for money. Additionally, you will ensure all deals comply with BBCS and UKTV policies regarding rights, commercial terms, compliance, and editorial integrity.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
  1. Sourcing and negotiating content from external suppliers for our linear and non-linear services.
  2. Ensuring all deals meet the approved budget and return optimal value for money.
  3. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of competitors' schedules and the wider TV market.
  4. Line management of two Global Acquisitions Executives and an Acquisitions Assistant.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, life insurance, and annual leave.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative company, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

This is a hybrid-working role, with a mix of home and office working. We believe that getting together in the office as a team gives colleagues an opportunity to build and maintain great relationships, encourages our culture of collaboration and creativity while recognising that colleagues need to have a healthy and happy work-life balance.



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