Senior Content Acquisition Specialist

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our programming team draws on a variety of communication and networking expertise to connect DISH TV and Sling TV with partners across the world. We build upon our relationships with collaborators and negotiate high-level contracts and work with content creators to drive creative solutions for our business and brand.

DISH is seeking a strategic and analytically-minded Senior Programming Content Acquisition Specialist to join our Locals Programming Team. This group leads negotiations and partnerships with local broadcast affiliates (e.g., ABC, Sinclair) and plays a critical role in shaping DISH’s content acquisition strategy across both DISH TV and Sling TV platforms.

As a Senior Specialist, you’ll take on ownership of deal preparation, contract analysis, and cross-functional coordination. You’ll work closely with legal, finance, marketing, and executive stakeholders, helping drive negotiations and business decisions that impact our millions of subscribers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and analysis of local broadcast content deals and renewals, including rights evaluation and financial modeling
• Collaborate with legal teams to interpret and summarize key contract terms, identify risks, and support compliance tracking
• Present data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to internal leadership to inform negotiation positions and programming decisions
• Monitor ratings, market trends, and affiliate developments to proactively identify new business opportunities and support long-term strategy
• Build and maintain complex financial models and scenario planning tools to support executive decision-making
• Support and occasionally lead discussions with external broadcast partners during the negotiation process

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Media, Communications, Finance, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, JD) is a plus
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred, ideally in content acquisition, business strategy, corporate development, finance, or media
• Experience in or strong interest in the pay-TV, broadcast, or streaming industries

Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced Data/Spreadsheet skills (modeling, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis); strong presentation capabilities (e.g. Microsoft, Google, etc.)
• Familiarity with interpreting contractual language and working alongside legal counsel
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills
• Clear communicator capable of working across teams and presenting to senior leaders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Collaborative, resourceful, and curious—willing to dive into complex issues and propose thoughtful solutions

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Relocation assistance available

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 shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.