Microsoft is looking for a Content Acquisition Manager in Washington, United States. If you meet the requirements below, you are eligible to apply via Digital Marketing Community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recognize new content providers amongst digital media/streaming companies, online publishers, MCNs, independent producers, video platforms and social video creators.
• Define potential content providers, negotiating and closing new partner agreements.
• Ability to identify emerging trends in video content.
• Contribute to general content strategy .
• Identify content demand and have the ability to meet team requirements rapidly.
• Design and manage a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities in our tools and reporting.
• Meet monthly and quarterly KPIs (i.e. contract minimums, video volumes).
• Audit industry events, conferences and other networking opportunities.
• Cooperate with the partner management, business analysis and community/broadcasting teams.

Job Requirements:

• At least 9 years experience in digital video acquisition, syndication or distribution.
• Effective experience in a digital-first media company, social video creator, multi-channel network, publisher with a high volume of video acquisition, license or video content platform.
• Expert knowledge and experience in digital media, online streaming and the digital streaming landscape generally.
• Deep knowledge of video acquisition methods is a plus.
• Demonstarted understanding of and interest in online video.
• High energy, self-starter with the ability to work alone and unsupervised.
• Strong communicator with proven trackability to create lasting relationships.