Vice President Business Development Content Acquisition
Vice President Business Development Content Acquisition
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Job Description
FloSports has led the way in establishing a worldclass digital streaming experience for millions of fans families and athletes of underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features real time analytics powerful broadcast technology and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films documentaries and multiepisodic series. Thats what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and diehard wrestlers creators and devoted cheerleading experts designers and hockey enthusiasts communicators and motorsport fanatics producers and casual sports fans united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating the essential destination for our sports and were looking for people like you to help us!
THE ROLE:
FloSports is seeking a Vice President of Business Development Content Acquisition to lead the identification evaluation and of new sport verticals to drive platform expansion. This senior leadership role will focus on mapping the competitive landscape assessing opportunities and building internal consensus on priority sports verticals before executing media rights acquisitions or potential company acquisitions to establish FloSports within new categories.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in sports media rights strategic business development and corporate acquisitions with a proven ability to identify emerging sports markets and secure highimpact partnerships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and analyze new sport verticals with highgrowth potential for FloSports.
Conduct competitive landscape analysis assessing market demand fan engagement potential and revenue opportunities across different sports.
Develop a near and longterm roadmap for each potential new sport vertical outlining media rights accessibility market entry strategies and monetization potential.
Build internal consensus on priority sports by presenting datadriven business cases to executive leadership.
Lead and execute media rights acquisition for selected new sport verticals negotiating agreements with leagues federations event organizers and content owners.
Explore and execute potential company acquisitions to accelerate market entry into priority sports verticals.
Structure strategic partnerships with rights holders that align with FloSports growth objectives and business model.
Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure deals are financially sound scalable and aligned with FloSports longterm vision.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the sports industry including media rights holders event promoters and governing bodies.
Represent FloSports at industry conferences networking events and strategic meetings to source new opportunities.
Work crossfunctionally with internal teams including content marketing product and operations to ensure seamless of newly acquired sports verticals.
Design and execute business models for new verticals incorporating subscription sponsorship and advertising revenue streams.
Utilize data and analytics to assess performance and optimize rights acquisition strategies.
Monitor contract compliance and performance metrics to ensure maximum value extraction from acquired media rights.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
10 years of experience in sports media business development content acquisition or corporate development.
Proven track record of identifying evaluating and securing media rights deals and/or M&A transactions in the sports industry.
Deep understanding of sports media rights valuation distribution models (OTT linear digital) and industry trends.
Strong network within the sports ecosystem particularly with leagues federations event organizers and rights holders.
Ability to balance dataled decisionmaking with creative deal structuring.
Exceptional negotiation communication and leadership skills.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets forecasting ROI and structuring revenue models.
Passion for sports and an understanding of fan engagement dynamics across niche and emerging sports markets.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
At FloSports we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out embraces and celebrates our individual differences ideas and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.
OUR BENEFITS:
Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the AustinAmerican Statesman
Flexibility at work you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
Allhands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin Texas
Annual equity awards for all top performers
Competitive and comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
Peace of mind through companypaid shortterm disability longterm disability and life insurance
Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
Progressive parental leave policies
Flexible paid time off
Hackathons and a full calendar of teambuilding and social events
Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
Stocked snack bar catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
