Content Scout & Acquisition Specialist

On-site (Barcelona, Spain) Full-time

As a Content Scout & Acquisition Specialist at QforMedia, you will discover exceptional artists and audiovisual content from around the world and turn those discoveries into valuable opportunities for Quantastic. This is a role that blends proactive discovery with deal-making, your mission is to actively find,  negotiate and secure the content that fuels the channel.

We are looking for someone results-oriented with strong sales instincts, who also happens to be curious and resourceful in exploring social media and creative communities. You know how to pitch a proposal, handle objections and close an agreement, spotting great content is only half the job.

QforMedia is a media company that owns two very large and successful YouTube Channels: Quantum Makers and Quantastic, with a combined audience of more than 23 million subscribers and more than 150 million views per month.

Quantum Makers is a leading YouTube channel displaying some of the most viral documentaries, constructions, Do-It-Yourself projects, and cutting-edge technology. With over 18 million subscribers and more than 20 videos surpassing 30 million views, the channel delivers engaging, high-quality content with top-talented creators who build extraordinary works and inspire a global audience.

Quantastic is much more than a YouTube channel. With over 5 million subscribers, it’s a passionate community of art lovers and a home for creativity. It showcases talented artists and various techniques including artistic expressions, painting, sculpture, digital art, and handicrafts.

You will actively search for creators across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit and other creative communities, evaluating both the creator and the content - visual impact, originality, quality, audience appeal, portfolio depth and fit with the Quantastic brand.

Once a strong opportunity has been identified, you will locate the original creator, establish contact, negotiate usage terms and maintain an organized record of the relationship and available content.

You will work closely with Content Specialists, Project Managers and the production team to ensure scouting is aligned with upcoming themes and content needs.

• Contact artists, pitch the Quantastic proposal, and negotiate and close usage terms and permissions.

• Build long-term relationships with high-value creators to secure recurring content.

• Proactively search for creators and work with assigned leads.

• Identify fresh, original and high-value content across social platforms and creative communities.

• Assess whether an artist's work fits Quantastic's audience and formats.

• Identify which products and content formats each creator is best suited for.

• Verify content ownership and locate original creators.

• Maintain accurate records of contacts, permissions, restrictions and available content in HubSpot.

• Collaborate with Content Specialists and Project Managers to support upcoming productions.

• Share relevant discoveries, trends and new opportunities with the team.

• Track how acquired content performs post-publish to refine sourcing criteria.

• Improve scouting, acquisition and CRM workflows over time.

What we're looking for:

• Strong sales instincts; comfortable pitching, negotiating and closing agreements.

• Results-oriented, with a track record of hitting targets or closing deals.

• Persistence and resilience when facing rejection or non-responsive creators.

• High level of ownership and proactivity.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Strong visual judgment and creative taste.

• Ability to recognize high-quality, original and engaging content.

• Natural curiosity and interest in social media and online creative communities.

• Strong research and online investigation skills.

• Good understanding of YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and other content platforms.

• Understanding of internet culture, creative trends and platform behaviour.

• Ability to interpret metrics such as views, likes, comments and engagement in context.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage CRM records and large volumes of information accurately.

• Strong English communication skills.

• Experience in content acquisition, creator scouting, curation, or artist/creator partnerships.

• Experience with permissions, licensing workflows, or CRM/digital asset management systems.

Nice to have:

• Experience using HubSpot or a similar CRM platform.

• Interest in art, crafts, design, digital creativity and visual storytelling.