Sr. Director, Content Distribution & Planning-Xumo

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Job Summary

The Senior Director of Content Distribution & Planning will be a highly visible role not just within the Xumo Enterprise team but also with our distribution and content partners. Success in this role will come from enhancing Xumo Enterprise’s existing partnerships while staying aware of new opportunities. This role will be the internal spokesperson for our key partners. To achieve this result, the Sr. Director must be comfortable leading cross-functional discussions with our Product, Operations, Advertising, Business Affairs, Data, Finance, and Editorial teams. This role will be looked upon to clearly communicate multiple projects’ objectives, prioritization, and any key information. Leading by example and personally digging into the details will be expected. Because the business is fast paced, the candidate must be comfortable using their past experience to be decisive while having a bias for action. The characteristics sought for this role include being a highly motivated team player who has demonstrated an expertise working with preferably both FAST platforms and FAST content providers. We will also rely on this individual to share current FAST trends and new developments.
Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform on a variety of branded 4K streaming devices and smart TVs. Powered by Comcast’s global technology platform, Xumo devices and services feature an entertainment experience designed to make it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content through a world-class user interface and voice search, and for partners to meaningfully connect and engage with millions of consumers.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze and grow Xumo Enterprise’s existing platform and content partnerships through our core services of channel playout, delivery, and monetization
• Be the partnerships lead on key accounts to communicate internally on behalf of partners and to help inform strategies around pricing, product features, and new growth opportunities
• Gather & share market intelligence that will maintain Xumo’s leadership within the FAST ecosystem
• Design, implement, and fine-tune a data-driven prioritization grid that will be used to assess opportunities, summarize partnerships, and identify growth areas to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Clearly communicate new opportunities to platforms and content providers, and then partner with Business Affairs to execute applicable agreements
• Be a trusted voice and leader who will help develop the growing Xumo Enterprise business team
• Meet with various platform and content providers to hear pitches and lead initial contract negotiations
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to accommodate global business hours when necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional Info:

• Position is office based in Irvine, CA- 4 days/week & 1 day/week remote.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Applicants must be authorized to work for Comcast in the United States without a current or potential future need for sponsorship.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and h