Manager, Local Media Distribution and Affiliate Operations

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

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.
• Source new business and distribution opportunities.
• Foster and maintain relationships with marketing/ad sales contacts and decisi