Senior Director, Content Distribution

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Senior Director of Content Distribution will support and lead distribution of NBCU’s portfolio of media properties to a wide range of companies, spanning MVPDs, virtual MVPDs, and OTT/streaming platforms. NBCU’s portfolio includes the NBC and Telemundo television networks and broadcast stations, a stable of leading cable networks, five (5) regional sports networks (RSNs), a direct-to-consumer (DTC) service, Peacock, free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels, TV Everywhere (TVE) applications and video on demand (VOD) content.

Reporting to SVP, Content Distribution, the Senior Director will support negotiations for linear networks (and related digital content) with MVPDs and virtual MVPDs, as well as DTC/TVE application and FAST channel distribution with OTT/streaming video platforms.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support and lead distribution negotiations and deals to secure optimal transactional outcomes for NBCUniversal’s broadcast stations, cable networks, RSNs, Peacock, FAST channels, and TVE/VOD content.
• Work cross functionally to support negotiations, including contributing to proposals and related negotiation materials.
• Build key client relationships, learning about their priorities to manage distribution and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with key internal partners/clients (i.e. Peacock, Advertising Sales, NBC Sports, NBC Entertainment, Telemundo, etc.) to drive alignment around shared priorities. 
• Work with Partner Marketing to implement marketing partnerships that generate value for NBCUniversal and our distribution partners.
• Lead post-deal implementation work and contract compliance efforts.
• As a team member within NBCU’s Content Distribution team, foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 7+ years of work experience in media and entertainment, technology or consulting/finance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; post graduate degree (MBA/JD) preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge and interest in the media ecosystem, platforms, distribution, and advertising models.
• Experience negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders to accomplish shared goals and/or close transactions.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare and deliver internal and external presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 - $190,000; bonus eligible

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limi