Director, Local Media Distribution

MLB’s Content Distribution team is responsible for the distribution and monetization of MLB Media’s local rights, MLB’s Direct-to-Consumer products, and MLB/NHL Network across both traditional and digital platforms. We are seeking a candidate at the Director level at MLB Network to lead and support distribution of MLB Media’s growing portfolio of MLB club rights from a partnership management and strategic/deal execution perspective. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in structuring and executing linear and digital distribution deals across both traditional and virtual MVPDs and direct-to-consumer products.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with other members of the Content Distribution team to develop MLB’s ongoing strategy with respect to local rights distribution, including creation of executive-level presentations and research.
• Preparation of deal materials leading up to and throughout key renewals.
• Negotiation and execution of linear distribution agreements with traditional and virtual MVPDs.
• Ongoing fulfillment and support of existing partnerships.
• Day-to-day management of assigned corporate and all regional MVPD accounts.
• Spearhead the planning and governance of OTA promotional game packages, overseeing strategic direction and serving as a liaison between MLB and the MLB