# Director, Local Media Distribution at MLB Network

> United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Amlbnetwork%3A7635445 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [MLB Network](https://alderhq.app/companies/mlb-network)
- Location text: New York, New York ; MLB Network
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: New York, New York ; MLB Network")
- Posted: 2026-02-19 (263 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mlbnetwork/jobs/7635445

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (New York, n 841): p25 $165k, median $205k, p75 $250k

## Description (the employer's text)

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 local clubs.
- Source new business and distribution opportunities across linear and digital partners.
- Provide analytical support for senior executive team.
- Collaborate closely with MLB Local Media, MLB Network, and NHL Network stakeholders to support and oversee partner-facing initiatives across linear and digital platforms. Serve as a key cross-functional liaison between distribution, marketing, and external partners to review, align on, and approve partner marketing submissions, ensuring consistency with MLB guidelines and brand standards.
- Foster and maintain relationships with marketing/ad sales contacts and decision-makers at corporate, region, division and system levels.
- Work closely with affiliates to help leverage the partnership and maximize promotion, tune-in and awareness of MLB local clubs, MLB Network and NHL Network.
- Strategically develop and execute local ad sales and corporate promotional programs and campaigns to help affiliates maximize value from network.
- Represent company effectively and travel extensively to perform assigned functions at trade shows, conferences, baseball/hockey games, etc.
- Other such duties as required.
### Qualifications and Skills

- A minimum of 10+ years of experience in virtual/traditional MVPD partnerships and marketing, sports media, and/or media strategy is required.
- Ability to work in Secaucus, NJ and New York City, NY.
- Experience in local/RSN linear rights negotiations with traditional and virtual MVPDs.
- Strong understanding of and experience with deal structuring within the linear local sports media landscape.
- Prior experience and working knowledge of legal contracts and ability to successfully negotiate deals to completion.
- Strong industry relationships built over years of partner management and deal negotiations.
- Candidate must be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess a high level of attention to detail and superior follow up skills.
- Must be available evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements.
- Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of the live sports media industry.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced, high-exposure environment.
- Ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
- Ability to work well independently and under time constraints.
- Strong leadership experience.
- Curious businessperson with the ability to develop creative solutions.
- Great teammate with strong project management and organizational skills.
- Positive can-do attitude with demonstrated creativity, initiative and persistence.

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