Content Acquisition Manager

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify and acquire movie and TV content aligned with platform strategy
• Build and manage relationships with content partners, studios, and aggregators
• Lead end-to-end deal negotiations including commercials, rights, and licensing terms
• Track market trends and competitor strategies to optimize content mix
• Work closely with programming, marketing, and product teams for content planning and launches
• Monitor content performance and optimize acquisition strategy based on data insights
• Ensure timely onboarding and availability of acquired content

Must-Have Skills

• 3–7 years of experience in content acquisition, partnerships, or category management
• Prior experience with content distribution platforms or media companies
• Strong network within the TV/movie distribution ecosystem
• Understanding of licensing models, content rights, and monetization
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

About the Company

Rusk Media is a Gen-Z focused full-stack entertainment company building culturally relevant content across OTT platforms and digital ecosystems. The company develops and produces both scripted and unscripted premium formats for leading streaming platforms including Amazon MX Player and JioHotstar, while also reaching millions of viewers through its digital IPs.

a. Rusk Studios:

Rusk Studios has produced flagship unscripted properties such as Battleground on Amazon MX Player, India's first fitness entertainment competition featuring celebrity mentors like Shikhar Dhawan, Rubina Dilaik, Fukra Insaan, Rajat Dalal and Asim Riaz and Engaged on JioHotstar featuring Urfi Javed and Harsh Gujral, a high-engagement reality show exploring modern relationships.

b. Alright!

In addition to OTT originals, Rusk Media operates Alright, its flagship digital channel and distribution network across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, reaching millions of Gen-Z and millennial viewers every month.

Why Work with us

Beyond the regular, working at a cool startup office, with the best folks coming together on a single mission to revolutionize entertainment and advertising, let's talk about growth. You get to be part of a growth journey that has been 6X in the last 7 years and continues the hockey stick as more ambitious minds join us. If you're someone who's curious, loves to ask questions, loves to take responsibility, and wants to create your path towards delivering a powerful change, or if you're just someone who'd love to be this person, we are the place for you.